Clinical Coding Lead / Senior Clinical Coder

South Tees NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust is currently seeking 2 Full time, Clinical Coding Team Lead (Band 5), Senior Clinical Coder (Band 4) post to be based at the James Cook University Hospital Site in Middlesbrough but must be able to travel to Friarage site in Northallerton when required.

The Trust's Clinical Coding Department is responsible for the translation of medical terminology and clinical data, as written by the Clinicians, to describe the patient's diagnoses, treatment or reason for seeking medical attention into a coded format which is nationally and internationally recognised., Our Clinical Coding Department is evolving in order to meet the increasing demands of the NHS and to support the Trust's business activity.

Clinical Coder role: The post is challenging and will require you to undertake extensive training which will be provided. An understanding of anatomy and physiology and a familiarity with clinical language are desired

Senior Coder role: The post holder must have passed their National Clinical Coding Standards Course. Training and support will be provided at specialty level where required and the individual will be encouraged to undertake the ACC coding accreditation.

Clinical Coding Lead: The post holder must have passed their ACC Examination to become an accredited Clinical Coder. Support will be provided at specialty level where required. The individual will be expected to assist with mentoring and training less experienced staff.

All individuals will have knowledge of computers, coding procedures & conventions; knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms; acquired through work-based training.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.