Accredited Clinical Coder

Accredited Clinical Coder

Our client, based in Eastbourne, is seeking an experienced Accredited Clinical Coder to join their team on a full-time temporary basis, for up to three months. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site throughout the duration of the assignment.

Details

➢Band 5

➢£16.70 pay rate

➢Standard DBS Essential

➢37.5 hours per work

➢Division: Finance

➢Department: Clinical Coding Department

➢Location: Trust wide

➢Accountable to: Head of Clinical Coding

➢ Reports to: Trust wide Clinical Coding Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) to deliver high-quality, accurate clinical coding and support team development.

Key Responsibilities:

* Interpret and abstract complex clinical information from patient records (inpatient and outpatient) to produce accurate, timely coded data using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.

* Maintain 90-95% coding accuracy and meet productivity targets (FCEs) in line with departmental standards.

* Analyse complex cases, apply national coding standards, and raise queries where information is unclear.

* Build strong working relationships with clinicians and actively promote clear documentation of diagnoses and procedures.

* Mentor and supervise novice coders, providing coaching, training programmes, and preparation for ACC qualification.

* Audit and quality-check coding work (including 100% review of trainee output), tracking performance and supporting continuous improvement.

* Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, explaining complex coding rules and policies.

* Contribute to service delivery by ensuring coding deadlines are met to support Payment by Results (PbR) and data quality standards.

* Support audits, policy development, and implementation of national and local coding guidance.

* Stay up to date with NHS classifications standards, systems (e.g., EPR), and ongoing professional development requirements.

What We're Looking For:

* ACC-qualified with extensive coding experience and strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, and OPCS-4.

* Proven ability to manage workload independently while supporting team performance.

* Strong communication, analytical, and mentoring skills.

* Commitment to maintaining high standards, continuous learning, and service improvement.

Minimum Criteria and Qualifications

* 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 (ACC)

* Have attended an NHS Classifications Service (NHSCS) foundation course.

* Be able to provide evidence of attendance at a nationally approved Refresher Training Course within the last three years of employment.

* Be able to provide evidence of attendance on nationally approved Specialty Workshops.

* Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

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