Clinical Coding Specialty Lead

Job Summary We are currently looking to recruit a Clinical Coding Specialty Lead (ACC) to join our centralised Clinical Coding Team. This is a permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week) hybrid clinical coding role. The clinical coding department of Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for determining the clinical coding of around 12,000 episodes of care per month. The trust provides a full range of hospital specialties, supplemented by a significant number of regional and national specialist services. The trust has a fully electronic medical record (Cerner EPR) and all clinical coding is undertaken from electronic source documentation. Candidates will be required to demonstrate an extensive understanding of ICD‑10 5th Edition and OPCS 4.10 classifications, as well as a thorough understanding of National Clinical Coding standards and conventions. All applicants will need to have experience of clinical coding across a wide range of specialities in an acute NHS Trust setting. A good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is also required. While the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) is preferred and considered essential to apply for this post, we are open to considering applicants who have relevant experience but do not hold the qualification. Candidates will be required to take and pass a 2 hour practical clinical coding assessment should they reach the second stage of the interview process. Responsibilities Hold the NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) and demonstrate extensive expert knowledge of complex clinical coding across all specialties. Have extensive experience in all aspects of clinical coding practice. Conduct clinical coding across all specialties in accordance with all local and national policies, conventions and guidelines. Conduct clinical engagement in conjunction with senior clinicians, service leads and other trust staff. Become a subject matter expert for your given clinical speciality and act as first point of contact for coding queries for that speciality for the coding department. Liaise with clinicians regarding the quality of, and interpretation of complex clinical documents via the electronic clinical record. Validate complex clinical and coded data with senior clinicians in order to ensure accurate reimbursement for the trust and robust data quality. Attend regular clinical governance and clinical validation meetings with appropriate clinicians. Qualifications NCCQ qualified or at least 6 years clinical coding experience. Previous experience of working in a clinical coding setting in a large organisation. Understanding of clinical coding procedures and processes. Additional Information Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Diversity and Equality We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. Salary and Contract Band 6, £38,682 to £46,580 per annum with R&R £3,999 pro rata. Permanent contract, full‑time, flexible working. Location Princes House, 73a London Road, Reading, RG1 5UZ #J-18808-Ljbffr