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