Clinical Coding Validator and Lead Analyst
Accepting applications until: 23-Jul-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 23-Jul-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- EDGH
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- Cod post
- BN21 2UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Hybrid/Remote)
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid/Remote)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £39,959 - £48,117 £2,500 Recruitment and Retention Premia Yearly
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Clinical Coding
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are delighted to be recruiting two fixed term, full‑time Band 6 Clinical Coding Validators and Lead Analysts to join our well‑established and forward‑thinking Clinical Coding Team.
These roles are ideal for experienced, ACC‑qualified coders who are passionate about data quality, confident in coding across a wide range of specialties, and skilled in working collaboratively with clinicians to resolve documentation and coding queries.
Our Trust places a high value on flexibility and work–life balance. Whether you prefer working from home or on site, we are committed to supporting arrangements that help you thrive both professionally and personally.
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- Provide an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service by accurate and timely coding of complex case-mix inpatient Spells for all Trust Specialties
- Act as expert Clinical Coder by liaising with Clinicians and Specialty Leads for queries related to source documentation and to validate coding where expertise is required to maximise income
- To meet individual coding targets in productivity and accuracy to ensure that the team meets monthly reporting deadlines
- Provide specialist coding knowledge to less experienced staff
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
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Please see attached job description.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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 NHS NHSCS) ( Service Classifications foundation course.
- Be able to provide evidence of attendance at a nationally approved Refreshe r Training Course within the last three years of employment.
- Be able to provide evidence of attendance on nationally approved Specialty Workshops.
- Ongoing relevant experience and development to degree equivalent level.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Degree in Sciences/Biology
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Have extensive experience working as a clinical coder following foundation training.
- Experience of working within the NHS or other relevant Healthcare service
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of using encoding/Hospital Systems
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to provide evidence of a maintained standard of 90% accuracy across all specialties.
- Able to provide evidence of maintained productivity levels that have met the needs of the current or previous clinical coding post.
- Profound knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- An excellent knowledge of human anatomy & physiology.
- A knowledge of NHS Information flows.
- Extensive knowledge of Clinical Coding rules and conventions
- Knowledge of Payment by Results framework
- Able to communicate errors and corrections effectively to promote improvement.
- Able to communicate effectively with peers areas of difficulty, able to raise concerns, listen effectively and appreciate constructive criticism.
- Identify and use the most effective means of communication methods, with a variety of health professionals including clinicians, nurses, general managers, AD’s and at times the Chief Operating officer.
- At least intermediate level skills in Trust standard PC software (Particularly Microsoft Excel, Word for Windows)
- Post holder must be computer literate as access to systems, e.g. PAS, Pathology, PACS are essential in the application of clinical codes: although the specific system training will be given.
- Ability to develop and deliver formal training packages
- Able to supervise, mentor and develop junior staff
- Abstraction of coded data from
Meini prawf dymunol
- Able to provide evidence of a maintained standard of 95% accuracy across all specialties.
- Able to demonstrate an extensive and thorough knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology
- Able to present complex and technical clinical coding rules and standards to a non-coding, technical/professional audience.
Further details / informal visits contact
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- Vijaya Chadalavada
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Clinical Coding
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