• Job Description

  Req#: C9193-25-0474?language=en&page=623&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are currently looking to recruit 4 Clinical Coding Specialty Leads (ACC) to join our centralised Clinical Coding Team, committed to providing accurate and timely coded data, for use by the Trust and secondary users. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of coding accuracy, efficiency and compliance with national guidelines. This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) office based/ hybrid or home based clinical coding role.

  There is a requirement to attend the Royal Berkshire Hospital site in Reading on an ad-hoc basis at the request of the management team.

  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 possess the Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and 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.

  The NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) is preferred and considered essential to apply for this post; however, 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.

  Main duties of the job

  • Hold the NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) and demonstrate extensive expert knowledge of complex clinical coding across all specialities
  • Have extensive experience in all aspects of clinical coding practice
  • Conduct clinical coding across all specialities 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 their 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

  About us

  Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

  Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

  We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any 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.

  If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

  Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

  Details

  Date posted

  05 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year £4k R&R pro rata per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  193-6971968COR

  Job locations

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents documents linked to this vacancy.

  For any further questions in regards to this role please contact Tamzyn Case, tamzyn.case@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents documents linked to this vacancy.

  For any further questions in regards to this role please contact Tamzyn Case, tamzyn.case@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • NCCQ qualified or at least 6 years clinical coding experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience gained
  • Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience ideally in a biology or physiology background
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms acquired through work-based training

  Essential

  Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a clinical coding setting in a large organisation

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • NCCQ qualified or at least 6 years clinical coding experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience gained
  • Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience ideally in a biology or physiology background
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms acquired through work-based training

  Essential

  Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a clinical coding setting in a large organisation

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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