Senior Clinical Coder ACC | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedSenior Clinical Coderto 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.

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

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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.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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.

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.

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This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026