About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Coder to deliver an accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service. This is a key role within the organisation, supporting both operational excellence and the ongoing development of our coding team.
As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification and be an Accredited Clinical Coder. You will play a vital part in translating complex medical terminology into nationally and internationally recognised coded data. Your work will directly support clinical decision-making, research, and the financial sustainability of the organisation through accurate reporting and Healthcare Resource Group allocation.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will be expected to look at complex information and ensure accurate code assignment whilst maintaining national clinical coding standards.
Accurately translate clinical information into coded data using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Apply national and international coding standards, rules, and conventions Ensure all patient episodes are coded within agreed deadlines Maintain high levels of data quality to support clinical outcomes and organisational income Communicate complex coding rules clearly to coding staff and clinicians Liaise with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures Monitor and manage coding backlogs, ensuring timely completion of outstanding work Keep up to date with changes in clinical coding standards and attend relevant training Work with senior leadership to implement and maintain coding policies and procedures Access and review patient records, including case notes, radiology, and pathology systems Support departmental operations and undertake additional duties as required
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
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
Desirable
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 Essential
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 Essential
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
Desirable
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.
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Stoke Mandeville
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)