Senior Clinical Coder

3 days ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Full time
About Us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides high-quality services to over 600,000 people in East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job Overview

The role involves translating documented medical terminology into clinical codes that can be used to give an accurate record of inpatient hospital admissions. Senior Clinical Coders will also mentor junior members of coding staff and be involved in the coding validation process through clinical engagement.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Translating diagnoses and procedures from within clinical documentation into a series of alphanumeric codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
  2. Entering codes into the trust's coding software while adhering to local and national standards.
  3. Working as part of a small team of coders to meet tight local and national deadlines.
  4. Adapting to a constantly changing environment and becoming an expert in applying coding standards.
Person Specification
  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above or equivalent.
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
  • National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) or at least 5 years of experience in clinical coding.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is £31,624 per annum, plus benefits such as pension schemes, health insurance, and paid time off.



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