Clinical Coder

Overview

Due to recent investment in the Clinical Coding Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer an opportunity for experienced Clinical Coders to join our team at Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford and Southend hospital in Southend. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Clinical Coders to join us. In return, we offer incredibly flexible working hours and a welcoming on-site working environment with an inclusive and supportive culture where the management team are committed to supporting the well-being of our team members.

Flexible working patterns can be varied to suit individual personal commitments and to support a healthy work/life balance. The department also offers comprehensive training and development for all coders. You will be supported by our team of experienced trainers to help develop your existing skills and in learning new ones. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

The role involves applying clinical coding in a hospital setting, contributing to accurate data for patient care and reporting, and supporting the Trust’s objectives through timely and precise coding activities.

• Possess the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) UK or be willing to work towards it at some point in the future
• Have experience of using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.10 classifications in an acute hospital setting
• Be experienced in clinical coding for a wide range of specialties
• Have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Be willing to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust.

There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. The use of AI in applications is monitored, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.