Remote Senior Clinical Coding Analyst

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Clinical Coding Analyst (ACC Band 6) for a remote post with hybrid working options. Join our in-house Coding Team to ensure accurate clinical coding for our acute and mental health activity, meeting national submission deadlines and supporting career development.

The role requires ACC qualification and accuracy in a busy department. We offer flexible working, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• Must hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC).
• Ability to work to high accuracy in a busy clinical coding environment.

Responsibilities

• Code clinical data accurately for acute and mental health activity in the Trust PAS.
• Meet national submission deadlines and contribute to quality coding services.

Skills

ACC Qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Clinical Coding Analyst ACC Band 6 plus 5% R&R at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. This is a remote post but we also have opportunities for hybrid working. We offer flexible working and also have an inhouse Clinical Coding Training and Audit team to support with future career development. The candidate should hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC), who must be able to work to the highest degree of accuracy within a busy clinical coding department. The Coding Team plays a critical role in ensuring that the clinical care received by the patients is accurately coded on the Trust PAS, working to strict deadlines to meet National Submission deadlines. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to ensuring the clinical coding teams deliver a quality coding service across the organisation including both acute and mental health activity by providing accurate and timely clinical coding in accordance with national standards and requirements of clinical coding. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Campbell Job title: Head of Coding and PbR Assurance Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07708 510385