Senior Clinical Coder ACC
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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.
Job description
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.
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.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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
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
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
About the employer
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
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.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.