Senior Clinical Coder (NCCQ) – Hybrid Role

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Clinical Coder (ACC) to join our centralised Clinical Coding Team. This full-time, 37.5 hours per week hybrid role focuses on accurate and timely coded data for use by the Trust and secondary users.

The Trust uses Cerner EPR; NCCQ preferred but considered if experienced. Successful candidates will pass a 2-hour practical coding assessment and demonstrate extensive knowledge across specialties in line with national guidelines.

Qualifications

• NCCQ Qualification or equivalent experience in clinical coding.
• Experience with electronic patient records and coding practices.
• Understanding of ICD10/OPCS4 coding guidelines and national policies.

Responsibilities

• Hold the NCCQ and demonstrate extensive expert knowledge of complex coding across all specialties.
• Conduct clinical coding across all specialties in line with local and national policies.
• Ensure accurate, timely coding to support clinical governance and national reporting.

Skills

EPR familiarity

NHS Trust coder experience

Hospital admin system knowledge

Education

NCCQ Qualification

Tools

Cerner EPR

Job description

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Clinical Coder (ACC) to join our centralised Clinical Coding Team. This full-time, 37.5 hours per week hybrid role focuses on accurate and timely coded data for use by the Trust and secondary users.

The Trust uses Cerner EPR; NCCQ preferred but considered if experienced. Successful candidates will pass a 2-hour practical coding assessment and demonstrate extensive knowledge across specialties in line with national guidelines.