Senior Clinical Coder

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust recherche des Accredited Clinical Coders motivés pour rejoindre leur équipe de codage. Le poste permet du travail à distance ou en hybride, et nécessite une expérience significative en codage clinique. Les candidats doivent avoir une qualification en codage et une approche flexible pour garantir l'exactitude des données cliniques. Des possibilités de formation continue et de développement professionnel sont offertes.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Expérience en codage clinique dans un contexte NHS.
• Flexibilité et adaptabilité dans le travail requis.
• Assister à un cours de remise à niveau au cours des 3 dernières années.

Responsibilities

• Coder les épisodes d'hospitalisation et de jour selon les normes nationales.
• Vérifier les données dans le dossier électronique des patients avec les équipes cliniques.
• Former les nouveaux coders et aider à leur développement professionnel.

Skills

Clinical Coding

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

AC Accredited Coding Qualification

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Role Summary

We are currently offering a % Recruitment and Retention Premium which will be paid monthly in addition to your salary. Fully remote working available.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Accredited Clinical Coders to join our established professional and progressive Clinical Coding Team.

Due to the implementation of our full Electronic Patient Record, we can offer fully remote or hybrid working. There is a dedicated Coding office available at both our Eastern and Northern sites should you prefer office working.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As an Accredited Clinical Coder, you will have experience coding a variety of specialties within an acute NHS organization. You should have a flexible and adaptable approach and strive to create accurate clinically coded data, following national coding standards, rules, and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is robust.

The Clinical Coding Team handles extraction and translation of inpatient clinical information using ICD- and OPCS-4 classifications. This data is crucial for Trust management, the National Tariff Payment System, clinical audits, governance, and research.

The post involves coding inpatient and day-case episodes across all specialties at Royal Devon University Healthcare Hospitals. You will liaise with clinicians and clinical teams to verify data in the Electronic Patient Record.

You will contribute to the development of novice coders and assist in training less experienced staff. We offer comprehensive training and development, including an in-house training and audit program with ongoing professional development.

Applications are encouraged from ACC qualified coders with experience across various specialties in an NHS Trust, and who have attended a refresher course in the last three years. Remote working applications from outside the local area are welcome.

Working Pattern:

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information, please contact: Lauren Omand, Clinical Coding Service Manager

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2, combining expertise from Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

We are the largest employer in Devon, with a workforce of over , staff, serving more than , people across more than 2,000 square miles. We provide a wide range of services including emergency, specialist, and general medical services, along with community and primary care, and research initiatives.

Our values drive our work, and we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Looking after you is important to us.

We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible schemes, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling and wellbeing activities.

We support your professional growth with funding for certifications, study leave, and CPD opportunities.

Financial Benefits

You will have access to staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car leasing, and the NHS Pension scheme, among others.

If interested, we would love to hear from you.