Senior Clinical Coder ACC

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Stoke Mandeville; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to join our established Clinical Coding Department in a home-based role. You will contribute to high-quality coded clinical data within a busy NHS acute environment and work as part of a supportive team.

The successful applicant will hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) or be on track to achieve Accredited Clinical Coder status.

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) with evidence of CPD.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• Experience with NHS PAS and Microsoft software.
• Financially aware and detail-oriented clinical coding.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced NHS environment.
• Experience in acute hospital coding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy.
• Manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Liaise with clinicians to clarify information for accurate coding.
• Support the coding team with mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Prioritise own work

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Mentor others

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)

CPD and refresher courses

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

AMSPAR medical terminology

ECDL / IT knowledge

Tools

NHS PAS

Job description

Senior Clinical Coder - Home BasedAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Coder to join our established Clinical Coding Department as a Senior Clinical Coder. This home-based role offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality coded clinical data within a busy acute healthcare environment.

If you are a dedicated Clinical Coder with a commitment to accuracy, quality and continuous professional development, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are seeking an individual who is confident working in a fast-paced department and able to adapt to the demands of a constantly evolving NHS environment. The successful applicant will be a qualified and experienced Clinical Coder who holds the National Clinical Coding Qualification, giving them Accredited Clinical Coder status. Experienced Clinical Coders who are currently working towards Accredited Clinical Coder status may also be considered for appointment at Band 4, with progression to Band 5 following successful completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work. You will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and contribute positively as part of a team working to tight deadlines. A sound understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential, alongside strong IT and communication skills. The role may involve liaison with clinicians to clarify clinical information and support accurate coding.

Previous NHS experience within an acute hospital setting would be desirable, although not essential. Experience of Patient Administration Systems would also be advantageous. Previous clerical experience, accurate keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of IT software packages are essential.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include English & Maths
• Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) having passed the National Clinical Coding qualification
• Evidence of CPD and attendance at clinical coding refresher courses
• Sound basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the disease process
• Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
• Completion of ECDL or evidence of knowledge of IT, NHS PAS and Microsoft software products

EXPERIENCE

• Sound clinical coding experience within the NHS across a range of specialties
• Sound experience of use of clinical coding standards and conventions in both ICD 10 and OPCS4.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to prioritise own work in line with trust objectives
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve department targets
• Understanding of the requirement and an ability to code accurately with an eye for detail even when working to tight deadlines
• Ability to concentrate and retain knowledge in a busy open office environment
• Well organised, methodical worker, able to organise and plan work daily and to reprioritise as required
• Willing and able to work as part of a team working to a common goal
• Ability to identify and resource all available information to analyse and extract relevant information for clinical coding of the highest standard.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels and willing to share knowledge and mentor other team members
• Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
• Ability and willingness to embrace and champion change and modernisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearpa pro rata 20% Recruitment and Retention

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working