Accredited Clinical Coder
5 days ago
Eastbourne
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