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Accredited Clinical Coder
Job Posted: 25 days ago
Salary: £ 16.7 - 16.7 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Expire in: 3 days
Job Description
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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