Senior Clinical Coder

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Due to recent investment in the Clinical Coding team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. We can offer on-site, hybrid or remote opportunies for the right candidates.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Clinical Coders.

In return, we offer incredibly flexible working hours, with an inclusive and supportive culture where the management team are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team members.

Flexible working patterns can be varied to suit individual personal commitments, and to support a healthy work/life balance.

The department also offers comprehensive training and development for all coders. You will be supported by our team of experienced trainers to help develop your existing skills and in learning new ones.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are required to:

Possess the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) UK or be willing to work towards it at some point in the future.

Have experience of using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.9 classifications in an acute hospital setting

Be experienced in clinical coding for a wide range of specialties

Have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

Be willing to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a Senior Clinical Coder post at Band 5; consideration will be given to non-accredited coders - subject to assessment. Non ACC may be offered a post at Band 4 with automatic upgrade to Band 5 upon achieving accreditation.

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you like the challenge of working in a fast pace and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team and we look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Coding experience in an acute NHS Trust
• Coding experience across all specialties

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Has passed the NCCQ

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

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Documents to download

• Senior Clinical Coder JD (PDF, 800.5KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• Completing your Occupational Questionnaire (PDF, 964.0KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)
• Application Form (DOC, 233.0KB)