Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Coder

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Job summary

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 an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. We can offer on-site, hybrid or remote opportunies for the right candidates.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Clinical Coders.

In return, we offer incredibly flexible working hours, with an inclusive and supportive culture where the management team are committed to supporting the wellbeing 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.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are required to:

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-4.9 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

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-COR-SOU-0370-A

Job locations

MSE

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Senior Clinical Coder post at Band 5; consideration will be given to non-accredited coders subject to assessment. Non ACC may be offered a post at Band 4 with automatic upgrade to Band 5 upon achieving accreditation.

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you like the challenge of working in a fast pace and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team and we look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Coding experience in an acute NHS Trust
Coding experience across all specialties

Qualifications

Essential

Has passed the NCCQ

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Coding experience in an acute NHS Trust
Coding experience across all specialties

Qualifications

Essential

Has passed the NCCQ

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)