Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Coding
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-COR-BR-0517
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Coder
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
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 experienced Clinical Coders to join our team at Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford and Southend hospital in Southend.
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Clinical Coders to join us.
In return, we offer incredibly flexible working hours, and a fabulous on site working environment, with an inclusive and supportive culture where the management team are committed to supporting the well-being 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
- 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-4.10 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
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
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 a band 4 with automatic upgrade to Band 5 upon achieving accreditation.
Please see attached the 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- ACC qualification
- 5 GCSEs including English & Maths or equivalent level of attainment
- Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology; Anatomy and Physiology
- Knowledge of GDPR
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable clinical coding experience across all specialties and levels of complexity, to be proven either by an acceptable portfolio of evidence or sitting an internal examination
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Sayer
- Job title
- Clinical Coding Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 37831
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