Senior Clinical Coder
Added 31 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3549 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Barts Health NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the department for full time, ACC qualified, Senior Clinical Coders, with enthusiasm and motivation to join our extremely busy Clinical Coding Department. The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical coding of all acute specialties, by abstracting clinical data from the patients records and translating it into diagnostic (ICD10) and procedure (OPCS) coding classifications.
With a flexible approach to work, the post-holder will work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines. The Trust operates an Agile Working Policy, offering both on-site and remote working opportunities.
A good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential as is a good standard of education..
The post involves some interaction and collaboration with clinicians in all specialties, ensuring that procedures and diagnosis are correct and agree with national standards.
This role requires an organised approach to the workload and the ability to work in a
very busy environment where a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail and
experience of working to tight deadlines is paramount.
There is the facility to work from home for a period of time, via remote access.
Successful applicants that hold the ACC qualification can expect a ‘10%’ uplift in addition to their Band 5 salary.
The accuracy of clinical coding activity is vitally important for secondary care Trusts, not only to secure the correct income but also to inform decision making regarding the future of clinical services. Coded activity is also used by secondary users within the NHS, Government, and external bodies, who produce statistics such as standardised mortality rates which monitor clinical outcomes and key quality indicators.
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical coding of inpatient and day-case episodes across all specialties provided at Barts Health hospitals.
The post involves liaising with clinicians and clinical teams on a regular basis to verify data recorded in patient case-notes and on electronic systems.
The post holder will contribute positively towards the development of the novice clinical coders, will act as mentor to and assist in the training of less experienced coders.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals i
With a flexible approach to work, the post-holder will work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines. The Trust operates an Agile Working Policy, offering both on-site and remote working opportunities.
A good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential as is a good standard of education..
The post involves some interaction and collaboration with clinicians in all specialties, ensuring that procedures and diagnosis are correct and agree with national standards.
This role requires an organised approach to the workload and the ability to work in a
very busy environment where a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail and
experience of working to tight deadlines is paramount.
There is the facility to work from home for a period of time, via remote access.
Successful applicants that hold the ACC qualification can expect a ‘10%’ uplift in addition to their Band 5 salary.
The accuracy of clinical coding activity is vitally important for secondary care Trusts, not only to secure the correct income but also to inform decision making regarding the future of clinical services. Coded activity is also used by secondary users within the NHS, Government, and external bodies, who produce statistics such as standardised mortality rates which monitor clinical outcomes and key quality indicators.
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical coding of inpatient and day-case episodes across all specialties provided at Barts Health hospitals.
The post involves liaising with clinicians and clinical teams on a regular basis to verify data recorded in patient case-notes and on electronic systems.
The post holder will contribute positively towards the development of the novice clinical coders, will act as mentor to and assist in the training of less experienced coders.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals i
s entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paula McConnell Job title: Associate Director of BIU Email address: paula.mcconnell1@nhs.net
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paula McConnell Job title: Associate Director of BIU Email address: paula.mcconnell1@nhs.net
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Barts Health NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3549 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~82k in sampleP25 £28kP75 £46k
£25kmedian £35kgoing rate £42k£46k
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