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Senior Accredited Clinical Coder
| Posting date: | 13 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9230-25-0370 |
Summary
To accurately abstract and interpret clinical information from clinical records for both inpatient and outpatient activities. To translate clinical information using ICD-10 and OPCS4 classifications and input the data onto the patient administration system. To be fully conversant with the relevant publications of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and Classification of Surgical Operations and Procedures (OPCS4). Planning and prioritising own and others workload to ensure that agreed deadlines are met. To work with the Clinical Coding Manager to ensure all coding timescales are met. To assist the Clinical Coding Manager/Clinical Coding Auditor/Clinical Coding Trainer on preparation of local agreements and coding policies. To liaise with clinicians to deal with complicated enquiries regarding clinical coding. Escalate on-going coding challenges to the Clinical Coding Manager. To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses, non-clinical staff, and managers both internal and external to the trust on clinical coding issues which require clinical coding input. Work closely with the division and advise on data recording practices to ensure clinical coding accurately reflects care delivered. To act as the lead contact with the designated division and associated specialties, working with both clinical and operational managers to resolve coding queries, and communicate complex coding rules and standards to ensure accuracy and consistency of information Team leader responsibility and would require that the post holder to provide internal training and support to junior clinical coding members. To participate in regular training to ensure that coding/leadership skills are continually being broadened and updated, by attending specialty workshops and in-house training as outlined in personal development plan. Be responsible for maintaining own portfolio of evidence. To participate in the departmental process for appraisal and personal development, ensuring that mandatory training is completed as appropriate. Assist in documenting and managing annual leave and sickness. Assist in the maintenance of a team based working environment including the appraisal of junior clinical coding staff. Embrace new ways of working and new technology. To monitor stock levels within the department and to place orders as required and in the absence of the department Manager For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.