• Job Description

  Req#: C9418-25-0884?language=en&page=126&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit Senior experienced/qualified Coders to join our Clinical Coding Team (Bedford site). To meet requirements of a Band 6 you will need to be flexible in your approach, a good communicator, able to work as part of a team to tight deadlines and you will hold the nationally recognised ACC (Accreditation of Clinical Coders) qualification in clinical coding.

  Candidates who currently do not meet the requirements of a band 6 may be considered for a developmental role at band 5 however you must have a track record of high quality coding, you will have a good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

  Able to demonstrate competence in the use of ICD10 and OPCS 4.9 classifications, complete coding rules and application of National Clinical Coding Standards across acute specialities is a prerequisite, excellent communication skills and progressing to a band 6 once ACC have been acquired.

  The Clinical Coding Department is a pivotal Service within the Trust's IM&T Division. These are corporate functions responsible for all Trust management information, reporting both externally and internally, providing vital management information to clinicians and managers which inform and determine the basis for decision-making across the Trust.

  The Trust uses 'Electronic Documentation Record Management service' (E.D.R.M.S), Medicode360, this enables remote working.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding quality targets are achieved, assisting in audits as appropriate.

  In order to expand individual knowledge and provide a more robust service to the Trust, you will be expected to code variety of speciality to increase your in-depth knowledge.

  You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.

  About us

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

  We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

  Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year pa

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  9 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  418-COR8205-CW-B

  Job locations

  Bedford Hospital

  Kempston Road

  Bedford

  MK42 9DJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Lead Clinical Coders are required to create and maintain good communication links with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.

  To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.

  To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

  To be proficient in the Trusts many IT systems, including iPM, Medicode360, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.

  To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Lead Clinical Coders are required to create and maintain good communication links with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.

  To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.

  To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

  To be proficient in the Trusts many IT systems, including iPM, Medicode360, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.

  To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Nationally Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)
  • Degree or substantial experience as a Clinical Coder with proven successful outcomes

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity

  Desirable

  • Audit experience
  • Experience working as a Clinical Coder in an NHS Trust

  Essential

  Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own and others workload, working under pressure to meet deadlines , Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications including the correct application of complex rules and conventions
  • Working knowledge of Data Quality and Information Governance requirements
  • Conversant with Data Administration Systems
  • Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Nationally Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)
  • Degree or substantial experience as a Clinical Coder with proven successful outcomes

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity

  Desirable

  • Audit experience
  • Experience working as a Clinical Coder in an NHS Trust

  Essential

  Essential

  • Ability to prioritise own and others workload, working under pressure to meet deadlines , Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications including the correct application of complex rules and conventions
  • Working knowledge of Data Quality and Information Governance requirements
  • Conversant with Data Administration Systems
  • Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy

  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

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bedford Hospital

  Kempston Road

  Bedford

  MK42 9DJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bedford Hospital

  Kempston Road

  Bedford

  MK42 9DJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (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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