Job Title: Clinical Coder (ACC Qualified)
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: No
Salary Range: £37,969.28 to £47,274.43
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 30/05/2025
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and skilled Clinical Coder to work full-time at Jersey General Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to have completed the National Clinical Coding Qualification obtaining their ACC and have a minimum of 2 years experience in the role, providing evidence of both. We welcome off island applicants, wishing to relocate to the island of Jersey.
Government accommodation at a reduced rate is available for the successful candidate. Please see our Keyworker Accommodation Policy for more information - Keyworker Accommodation Policy
For an informal discussion please contact Steph Britton on 01534 444393.
Job Purpose
Clinical Coders translate clinical diagnoses, symptoms and procedures recorded in paper and digital medical records into universally recognised data formats in accordance with agreed standards. This coded data is essential to meeting Regulatory standards and enabling strategic level change for the delivery of healthcare in Jersey across public, private, and third sector organisations. Successful applicants with proven ACC qualification and experience will be offered a grade CS07 (£41,989.55).
Click on the link to open the job description for this position. Clinical Coder Job Description
Qualifications
Good educational standard to A-Level (Grade A-C) standard or equivalent in Science, Maths or English. Accredited Clinical Coding (ACC) qualification.
Knowledge
A minimum of 2 years’ experience demonstrating successful application of coding Excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology including medical terminology with a thorough understanding of disease processes and surgical procedures across a wide range of specialities (training will be given). Comprehensive knowledge of coding classifications and the application of relevant National Clinical Coding Standards. Strong understanding of information systems and data, and how these are used to provide management with information, support benchmarking, and improve service performance and outcomes. Knowledge of record keeping and correct handling of sensitive information.
General skills / Attributes
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. Experience working with highly confidential and sensitive material. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to brief various stakeholders in a simplified, comprehendible way that enables action. The ability to work on own initiative whilst also achieving results as part of a team.
Jersey Public Service Careers
Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.
To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.
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