Clinical Coder (ACC)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Accredited Clinical Coders to join our established professional Clinical Coding Team.

This role attracts a 15% recruitment and retention premium paid monthly in addition to your salary.

Due to the imminent implementation of our full Electronic Patient Record we are able to offer fully remote or hybrid working and we are very happy to receive applications from ACC qualified Clinical Coders who live outside the geographical area of Torbay who are interested in remote working. Should you prefer office working there is a dedicated coding office at the Acute Torbay hospital site.

Main duties of the job

As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will have experience of coding a variety of specialties within an acute NHS organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work supporting the provision of high quality, accurate and timely coded clinical data through effective extraction and analysis of complex clinical information, independent judgement in the interpretation and sequencing of clinical data, adhering to national clinical coding standards, rules and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is accurate and robust.

The Clinical Coding Team is responsible for the extraction and translation of inpatient Clinical information using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Coding Classifications. This information is essential for the effective management of the Trust and crucial to the National Tariff Payment System that underpins Trust income. Coded data is also important for clinical audit, governance and research.

The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical coding of inpatient and day-case episodes across all specialties provided at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust .

The post holder will liaising with Clinicians and Clinical teams on a regular basis to verify data recorded in the Electronic Patient Record. to ensure coding accuracy and integrity are maintained at the highest level.

The post holder will act as mentor to and assist in the training of less experienced coders.

About us

Why Work With Us

Here at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are a pioneering, integrated Care organisation -The first in in England to combine acute hospital, community and Social Care serving 286,000 residents. The Trust emphasises a supportive, inclusive environment with a focus on staff well-being, development, and excellent work-life balance.

The Clinical Coding Department at Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is a vital part of our healthcare system. We are responsible for accurately translating patient information into codes that are used for billing, research, and planning purposes. Our work directly impacts the Trust's ability to recover income and plan services effectively.

Our Team:

Our team is comprised of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work within demanding time frames. We are a friendly ,supportive team working closely with clinicians, medical secretaries, and other allied professionals to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately.