The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Senior Clinical Coder (ACC)
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding Department at Telford and Shrewsbury NHS Trust. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and professionally accredited Clinical Coders (ACC) to join our established and supportive team.
As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining high-quality coding professionals, this role includes a 15% Recruitment and Retention Premium, paid monthly in addition to basic salary.
A Band 4 intermediate clinical coder position would be considered for any candidates wanting to take the NCCQ examination or awaiting results and with demonstrable recent experience working as a clinical coder within the NHS. Any candidates not wishing to take the NCCQ examination must have significant recent experience within an acute NHS trust clinical coding department.
Candidates must have completed the NHS Digital approved standards / foundation course. Other essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with junior clinical coders, auditors and clinicians. If you choose to sit the NCCQ examination, you will be fully supported.
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Main duties of the job
- You will be responsible for the clinical coding of inpatient and day-case episodes across all specialties
- You will liaise with Clinicians and Clinical teams on a regular basis to verify data recorded in the Electronic Patient Record to ensure coding accuracy and integrity are maintained at the highest level
- You will act as mentor to and assist in the training of less experienced coders
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We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
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We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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