Job Description
Accredited Clinical CoderOur client, based in Eastbourne, is seeking an experienced Accredited Clinical Coder to join their team on a full-time temporary basis, for up to three months. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site throughout the duration of the assignment.Details?Band 5?£16.70 pay rate?Standard DBS Essential?37.5 hours per work?Division: Finance?Department: Clinical Coding Department?Location: Trust wide?Accountable to: Head of Clinical Coding? Reports to: Trust wide Clinical Coding ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) to deliver high-quality, accurate clinical coding and support team development.Key Responsibilities: Interpret and abstract complex clinical information from patient records (inpatient and outpatient) to produce accurate, timely coded data using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications. Maintain 90-95% coding accuracy and meet productivity targets (FCEs) in line with departmental standards. Analyse complex cases, apply national coding standards, and raise queries where information is unclear. Build strong working relationships with clinicians and actively promote clear documentation of diagnoses and procedures. Mentor and supervise novice coders, providing coaching, training programmes, and preparation for ACC qualification. Audit and quality-check coding work (including 100% review of trainee output), tracking performance and supporting continuous improvement. Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, explaining complex coding rules and policies. Contribute to service delivery by ensuring coding deadlines are met to support Payment by Results (PbR) and data quality standards. Support audits, policy development, and implementation of national and local coding guidance. Stay up to date with NHS classifications standards, systems (e.g., EPR), and ongoing professional development requirements.What We're Looking For: ACC-qualified with extensive coding experience and strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, and OPCS-4. Proven ability to manage workload independently while supporting team performance. Strong communication, analytical, and mentoring skills. Commitment to maintaining high standards, continuous learning, and service improvement.Minimum Criteria and Qualifications Good general education to GCSE level with Maths and English Relevant NVQ3 / A levels or equivalent To have obtained a Pass in the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) Have attended an NHS Classifications Service (NHSCS) foundation course. Be able to provide evidence of attendance at a nationally approved Refresher Training Course within the last three years of employment. Be able to provide evidence of attendance on nationally approved Specialty Workshops.* Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experienceBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.TPBN1_UKTJ