[Hiring] Senior Clinical Coder @East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Role Description

This post attracts a recruitment incentive of £2,000 pro rata (conditions apply). We are seeking to recruit skilled, dedicated, committed and accomplished Accredited Clinical Coders to join our established Clinical Coding Team at the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust (ESNEFT).

• Abstract and analyse complex clinical information from patient records and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards.
• Have a high level of knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
• Enter the final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and payment flows.
• Work as part of a team of experienced trained and trainee staff, involving rotation between duties working on all specialties.
• Deal with enquiries from all parts of the hospital.
• Locate source documents; read histology, cytology and radiology reports.
• Analyse complex medical information from paper documents and via other computer systems.
• Act as mentor and assist in the education of less experienced coders.
• Be aware of wider information and patient administration service systems.

Qualifications

• Clinical coding experience across all specialties in an acute setting.
• Desire to further career in clinical coding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organisation skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Requirements

• Passionate about patient care.
• Willingness to develop skills and knowledge.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
• Access to a range of NHS discounts.
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.
• Flexible working options.
• Wide range of training and development opportunities.