Senior Clinical Coder Job Bath England UK,Healthcare

Main area Corporate Grade Band 5 Contract 18 months (This is a fixed term contract to support BSW coding teams until the new single EPR is integrated) Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working
Other

37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday (flexible start and finish times)) Job

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospitals Bath Town Bath Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Senior Clinical Coder Band 5

Job overview

An exciting, fixed term opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Coder to join our progressive team in Bath as we approach the integration of a new electronic patient record.

Applications are welcomed from both ACC-accredited Clinical Coders (Band
5) and experienced, unaccredited coders (Band
4).

You will work independently, using your initiative to ensure accurate and timely submission of coded data is achieved. You will be empowered to share your expertise whilst mentoring others and will be well supported by our teams.

We are seeking a coder who applies a questioning approach in their pursuit of data quality whilst efficiently and tenaciously adhering to national clinical coding standards. You will be equally committed to meeting productivity targets and deadlines and will be motivated by success in these areas.

The hospital has transitioned to a fully electronic patient record - you will not only be adept at using healthcare/IT systems but be keen to explore what further opportunities and improvements digitisation can provide.

The trust supports a positive work/life balance and our team work flexibly; the option to work on site,
remotely
or
hybrid
will be available to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

Abstract and code all inpatient/day case episodes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4, applying national and international rules and conventions to agreed standards.
To ensure that clinical data is entered onto the Trust’s information system for every episode of inpatient care within an agreed timeframe from discharge.
To ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding.
To ensure adherence to local procedures for clinical coding relating to individual specialties/consultants.
To be able to work under pressure to meet local/national deadlines.
To liaise with medical staff on queries relating to clinical information and case notes.
To liaise with clinical coding porter, medical secretaries, medical records personnel and ward personnel regarding access to case notes.
To attend all nationally and locally required training for the use of ICD
10 and OPCS4 coding standards.
To raise any coding issues requiring resolution either locally or through NHS Digital with the Team Manager or Professional Lead
To identify and address any concerns around data quality relating to the recording of inpatient episodes on the hospital computer system
To attend Trust meetings as required
To work closely with clinicians and managers to resolve any issues in the clinical coding process
To assist the clinical coding auditor / trainer with regard to internal audit and processes.
Act as mentor to junior coders
To perform any other relevant duties as required.

Working for our organisation

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