Be part of our BHT family Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year: Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Coder to deliver an accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service. This is a key role within the organisation, supporting both operational excellence and the ongoing development of our coding team. As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification and be an Accredited Clinical Coder. You will play a vital part in translating complex medical terminology into nationally and internationally recognised coded data. Your work will directly support clinical decision-making, research, and the financial sustainability of the organisation through accurate reporting and Healthcare Resource Group allocation. Main duties of the job As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will be expected to look at complex information and ensure accurate code assignment whilst maintaining national clinical coding standards. Accurately translate clinical information into coded data using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Apply national and international coding standards, rules, and conventions Ensure all patient episodes are coded within agreed deadlines Maintain high levels of data quality to support clinical outcomes and organisational income Communicate complex coding rules clearly to coding staff and clinicians Liaise with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures Monitor and manage coding backlogs, ensuring timely completion of outstanding work Keep up to date with changes in clinical coding standards and attend relevant training Work with senior leadership to implement and maintain coding policies and procedures Access and review patient records, including case notes, radiology, and pathology systems Support departmental operations and undertake additional duties as required Working for our organisation Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential criteria Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include English & Maths Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) having passed the National Clinical Coding qualification Evidence of CPD and attendance at clinical coding refresher courses Sound basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the disease process Desirable criteria Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology Completion of ECDL or evidence of knowledge of IT, NHS PAS and Microsoft software products EXPERIENCE Essential criteria Sound clinical coding experience within the NHS across a range of specialties Sound experience of use of clinical coding standards and conventions in both ICD 10 and OPCS4. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential criteria Ability to prioritise own work in line with trust objectives Ability to work under pressure to achieve department targets Understanding of the requirement and an ability to code accurately with an eye for detail even when working to tight deadlines Ability to concentrate and retain knowledge in a busy open office environment Well organised, methodical worker, able to organise and plan work daily and to reprioritise as required Willing and able to work as part of a team working to a common goal Ability to identify and resource all available information to analyse and extract relevant information for clinical coding of the highest standard. Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels and willing to share knowledge and mentor other team members Desirable criteria Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology Ability and willingness to embrace and champion change and modernisation PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date. Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system. Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed. Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges