Deliver the Trusts Internal Clinical Coding Audit and Assurance Programme, which has been devised as part of a wider Clinical Coding Audit Framework to support key work-streams within the organisation; During the audit process, abstract clinical information from the electronic patient record to translate into diagnostic (ICD10) and operative (OPCS4) codes in an accurate manner, applying national and international classification rules and conventions; Act as a key coding link for Clinical Teams, reporting audit findings and providing recommendations directly to the relevant specialties. Monitor changes made following feedback; Support the implementation of an internal feedback mechanism following audits to ensure that all relevant personnel (both coding and clinical) are informed of the needs for change and understand the way forward; If required, ensure incorrect coded data is fed back to the relevant coders in a timely manner, prior to the freeze date, to ensure the data is correct at the final download; Support the Clinical Coding Training and Audit Manager by informing training needs identified during audits; Provide cover for certain colleagues in the Clinical Coding Team during periods of absence. This may include attending meetings and communicating with the management and clinical Teams; Carry out the Revenue Improvement Solution (RIS) monthly documentation reviews, when the RIS Assistant is on leave, or provide assistance when the need arises; Work with clinicians to ensure they understand the coding process and its limitations, discuss complex clinical information and convey coding standards and requirements in language understandable by clinicians; Abstract and analyse complicated patient clinical records, applying the clinical coding rules and conventions, using own judgement; Benchmark the Trusts clinical-coded data against that produced by other NHS organisations; in order to ascertain and explain differences within performance indicators, informing the Trusts clinical-coding training plan; Monitor the quality of coded data via a suite of reports prior to external submission of Trust data and support the improvements within key performance indicators relating to national coding standards; Monitor data-quality and clinical-coding standards in line with local and national guidance and take a lead on the departments clinical-coding query mechanism such as seeking relevant guidance from the Classifications Service; Accountable for accuracy of own audited data, and for sharing newly acquired knowledge from clinicians; Keep abreast of all new national guidance in relation to clinical-coding practices and ensure own coding skills are kept up to date; Strictly adhere to standards relating to World Health Organisation classification ICD-10 and NHS Digital classification OPCS-4; Ensure all ICD/OPCS books are kept up to date with latest guidance; Implement any changes to national guidance. Also, provide support to both the Clinical Coders and Clinical Teams to implement any changes. Seek guidance from training and audit team, coding managers, and clinicians, if required; Respond to queries and advice requests from Clinical Coding colleagues and other interested parties; Assist in both the development and maintenance of local departmental Clinical Coding Policies and Procedures; Work towards achieving the objectives discussed and agreed with your line manager and included in your Personal Development Plan (PDP). These objectives will reflect the objectives of the department; Undertake all mandatory and non-mandatory training associated with attaining and maintaining Accredited Clinical Coder Auditor status. Undertake all appropriate training, as deemed necessary by the Training and Audit Manager; Participate in the Knowledge Skills Framework process for other staff and participate in the appraisal of staff within the clinical-coding team, providing motivational support to aid staff development High levels of autonomy in prioritising own workload and co-ordinating departmental workload to meet deadlines;