Accredited Clinical Coder

We are seeking ACC qualified coders with enthusiasm and motivation to join our Temporary Workforce Services (TWS) to support 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., The Clinical Coding Team performs an extremely important role in the information and financial flows of the Trust and is a source of healthcare data for the Department of Health (DOH) and World Health Organisation (WHO). As an Accredited Clinical Coder, you will have experience of coding a variety of specialties that occur within an acute NHS organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and strive to create accurate clinically coded data, embracing the national clinical coding standards, rules, and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is sufficiently robust. We are a centralised coding team with coding offices on two sites. We are able to consider remote working for the role. Our source documentation for coding is a mix of paper and electronic documents, emphasising moving towards a fully electronic patient record. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today., Please see attached job description. As an Accredited Clinical Coder, you will have experience of coding a variety of specialties that occur within an acute NHS organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and strive to create accurate clinically coded data, embracing the national clinical coding standards, rules, and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is sufficiently robust. Job description

As an Accredited Clinical Coder, you will have experience of coding a variety of specialties that occur within an acute NHS organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and strive to create accurate clinically coded data, embracing the national clinical coding standards, rules, and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is sufficiently robust. Person Specification Experience Essential

• 1+ Years experience as a Clinical Coder following foundation training
• Experience working in NHS or other relevant Healthcare service
Desirable
• Experience of using encoding/Hospital systems, Good general education to GCSE level with Maths and English
• Relevant NVQ3 / A levels or equivalent
• To have obtained a pass in the National Clinical Coding Qualification
• Evidence of attendance of a nationally approved refresher training course within last 3 years of employment
• Evidence of attendance on nationally approved specialty workshops
Desirable
• Degree in Sciences/Biology
Person Specification Experience Essential
• 1+ Years experience as a Clinical Coder following foundation training
• Experience working in NHS or other relevant Healthcare service
Desirable
• Experience of using encoding/Hospital systems, Good general education to GCSE level with Maths and English
• Relevant NVQ3 / A levels or equivalent
• To have obtained a pass in the National Clinical Coding Qualification
• Evidence of attendance of a nationally approved refresher training course within last 3 years of employment
• Evidence of attendance on nationally approved specialty workshops
Desirable
• Degree in Sciences/Biology