Clinical Coding Specialty Lead in Reading

We are currently looking to recruit a Clinical Coding Specialty Lead (ACC) to join our centralised Clinical Coding Team, committed to providing accurate and timely coded data for use by the Trust and secondary users. As a key member of the department you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of coding accuracy, efficiency and compliance with national guidelines. This is a fixed‑term, 22.5 hours per week contract, hybrid clinical coding role.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 the given clinical speciality and act as the first point of contact for coding queries for that speciality within 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 to ensure accurate Payment by Results (PbR) reimbursement for the Trust and robust data quality.
• Attend regular clinical governance and clinical validation meetings with appropriate clinicians.
• Prepare for and, if required, take a 2‑hour practical clinical coding assessment during the second stage of the interview process.

Qualifications

• NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) is preferred and considered essential; however, we are open to considering applicants with relevant experience who do not hold the qualification.
• Extensive experience in clinical coding practice across all specialities.
• Strong knowledge of national coding guidelines and best practices.

Equal Opportunities

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 is 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.

Contact

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. For further details / informal visits contact: Tamzyn Case – Training & Data Assurance Manager – tamzyn.case@royalberkshire.nhs.uk – 07760 145320.