Senior Clinical Coding Analyst

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; Híbrido; GBP 34.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recruitment & Retention Premium 20%

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site two days per week

Descripción de la vacante

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Senior Clinical Coding Analyst for a hybrid role, requiring on-site attendance at Frimley Park or Wexham Park in Slough for at least two days per week. The role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical coding to support income assurance, audits, and performance reporting.

Applicants must hold the Accredited Clinical Coder qualification. Salary ranges from £33,677 to £40,995 per year, with a 20% Recruitment & Retention Premium and a

Formación

• ACC Coding Qualification within last 3 years.
• AS/NVQ level 3 with GCSEs including Biology.
• BSC/Foundation Degree in related science subject.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse patient records and assign accurate clinical codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Ensure coding is completed to national standards and within reporting deadlines.
• Support income assurance, clinical audit, performance reporting and statutory returns through high-quality coded data.
• Collaborate with clinicians and colleagues to resolve coding queries and improve documentation quality.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Contribute to ongoing digital transformation and innovation within Clinical Coding service.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

HRG analysis

Documentation quality

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Educación

ACC Coding Qualification (last 3 years)

AS/NVQ level 3 with GCSEs incl Biology

BSc/Foundation Degree in related science

Descripción del empleo

The Clinical Coding team at Frimley Health are seeking a permanent Senior Clinical Coding Analyst to join our experienced and supportive onsite team. This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work onsite for a minimum of two days per week at either Frimley Park Hospital or Wexham Park Hospital in Slough.

We recognise the value of flexibility but also the benefits of working together. Our hybrid approach combines independent working with opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentoring and professional development. Some of our best learning, problem-solving and service improvement happens when colleagues come together.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, trust and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical coding that supports income assurance, clinical audit, mortality reporting, service planning and performance monitoring across the Trust.

We offer a 20% Recruitment & Retention Premia (reviewed annually), a supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to service improvement, digital transformation and innovation within Clinical Coding.

Please note: Applications will only be accepted from candidates who hold the Accredited Clinical Coder qualification.

Main duties of the job

• Analyse patient records and assign accurate clinical codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Ensure coding is completed to national standards and within reporting deadlines.
• Support income assurance, clinical audit, performance reporting and statutory returns through high-quality coded data.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to resolve coding queries and improve documentation quality.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Contribute to ongoing digital transformation and innovation within the Clinical Coding service.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Job responsibilities

Refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities

NOTE: Applications will only be accepted for those holding the Accredited Clinical Coding qualification.

Person Specification

Qualfiications

• ACC Coding Qualification in the last 3 years
• Educated to a minimum of AS/NVQ level 3 standard with GCSEs (equivalent or higher) including Biology
• BSC/Foundation Degree in a related science subject.

Knowledge or experience

• Analyse and interpret complex medical terminology/documentation using sound evidence based judgements
• Knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology
• Experience of dealing with complex data quality issues and working with wider Trust staff to resolution
• Good understanding of the clinical coding profession, its place in the NHS with the ability to communicate this effectively
• Achieved ACC status and number of years experience
• Significant experience of coding across a wide range of specialties within an Acute or Tertiary NHS environment
• Coding Experience within an Acute Trust

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to analyse and interpret complex medical terminology/documentation using sound evidenced based judgements
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and up to date clinical coding standards.
• Ability to analyse and justify complex HRGs
• Accuracy, attention to detail and good time management are vital to this role
• Strong propensity for learning and self-development
• High level of interpersonal skills both verbal and written, with ability to communicate effectively with both co-workers and very senior clinical staff

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.

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital or Frimley Park Hospital

Head of Clinical Coding and Data Quality

£33,677 to £40,995 a yearper annum incl HCAS (+20% R&R)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working

Reference number

151-LC5135

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital or Frimley Park Hospital