Job Description
We're recruiting on behalf of our NHS client for experienced, ACC accredited Clinical Coders to join their team on a temporary basis with an immediate start. In this role, you'll play a vital part in translating complex clinical information into accurate national codes, directly supporting patient data quality, national reporting, and Trust funding through the NHS Payment Scheme.
If you're a confident, detail-driven coder who takes pride in accuracy and consistency, your work will have a real and measurable impact on how the Trust is resourced and how patient care is reported.
What you'll be doing:
- Accurately translating complex clinical information from patient records into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes, in line with National Clinical Coding Standards
- Extracting and analysing detailed clinical information from case notes, exercising sound judgement where documentation is unclear or requires clarification
- Ensuring coded data is submitted accurately and within required deadlines
- Supporting accurate HRG allocation to inform the Trust's income through the NHS Payment Scheme
- Liaising professionally with clinicians and colleagues to resolve coding queries
- Managing your own caseload independently, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines
- Maintaining ACC accreditation through ongoing professional development
- Handling patient information in line with data protection and confidentiality standards
What we're looking for:
- ACC accredited (National Clinical Coding Qualification) - essential
- Proven experience as a Clinical Coder within an NHS Trust setting
- Strong working knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications and coding standards
- Good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Confident using hospital patient administration systems (PAS) and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fully remote, flexible role with an NHS Trust, ideal for an experienced, ACC accredited coder available immediately and looking to make a genuine impact on patient data and Trust performance.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
