Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Coder

The closing date is 08 August 2025

Job summary

Due to recent investment in the Clinical Coding Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to offer an opportunity for experienced Clinical Coders to join our team at Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford and Southend hospital in Southend.

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Clinical Coders to join us.

In return, we offer incredibly flexible working hours, and a fabulous on site working environment, with an inclusive and supportive culture where the management team are committed to supporting the well-being of our team members.

Flexible working patterns can be varied to suit individual personal commitments, and to support a healthy work/life balance.

The department also offers comprehensive training and development for all coders. You will be supported by our team of experienced trainers to help develop your existing skills and in learning new ones.

Main duties of the job

  • Possess the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) UK or be willing to work towards it at some point in the future
  • Have experience of using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.10 classifications in an acute hospital setting
  • Be experienced in clinical coding for a wide range of specialties
  • Have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Be willing to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-COR-BR-0517

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Senior Clinical Coder post at Band 5; consideration will be given to non-accredited coders - subject to assessment. Non ACC may be offered a post at a band 4 with automatic upgrade to Band 5 upon achieving accreditation.

Please see attached the full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you like the challenge of working in a fast pace and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team and we look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Senior Clinical Coder post at Band 5; consideration will be given to non-accredited coders - subject to assessment. Non ACC may be offered a post at a band 4 with automatic upgrade to Band 5 upon achieving accreditation.

Please see attached the full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

If you like the challenge of working in a fast pace and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team and we look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ACC qualification
  • 5 GCSEs including English & Maths or equivalent level of attainment
  • Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology; Anatomy and Physiology
  • Knowledge of GDPR

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical coding experience across all specialties and levels of complexity, to be proven either by an acceptable portfolio of evidence or sitting an internal examination
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • ACC qualification
  • 5 GCSEs including English & Maths or equivalent level of attainment
  • Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology; Anatomy and Physiology
  • Knowledge of GDPR

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical coding experience across all specialties and levels of complexity, to be proven either by an acceptable portfolio of evidence or sitting an internal examination

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Coding Operational Manager

Nicky Sayer

nicky.sayer@nhs.net

030044337831

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-COR-BR-0517

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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