About this role
Job summary
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 description
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
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- BSC/Foundation Degree in a related science subject.
Knowledge or experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Coding Experience within an Acute Trust
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 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 details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital or Frimley Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)