Senior Clinical Coder
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an ACC qualified Senior Clinical Coder to join a busy Clinical Coding Department. The role involves abstracting clinical data from patient records and translating it into diagnostic and procedure coding classifications. The post holder will work as part of a team, liaise with clinicians, and contribute to the development of novice coders. Accuracy and attention to detail are paramount in this role, which supports correct income and informs decision-making for clinical services.
Essential criteria
- Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
- Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and/or ability to pass internal Band 5 Assessment.
Desirable criteria
- Computer course. E.g. ECDL
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification
- Attended Refresher Training and speciality workshops.
- Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas.
- Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas.
- Previous experience using various Patient Administration Systems
- Previous experience using encoders
- Act as a mentor for less experienced coders.
- Understanding of Data Quality and Caldicott.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Knowledge of: oRelevant legislation, health-sector processes, policies, and current strategies.
- National NHS Contract (relevant to field).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse groups.
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
- Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and/or ability to pass internal Band 5 Assessment.
- Computer course. E.g. ECDL
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification
- Attended Refresher Training and speciality workshops.
- Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas.
- Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas.
- Previous experience using various Patient Administration Systems
- Previous experience using encoders
- Act as a mentor for less experienced coders.
- Understanding of Data Quality and Caldicott.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Knowledge of: oRelevant legislation, health-sector processes, policies, and current strategies.
- National NHS Contract (relevant to field).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse groups.
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £38,488 – £46,852 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 14d
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the department for full time, ACC qualified, Senior Clinical Coders, with enthusiasm and motivation to join our extremely busy Clinical Coding Department. The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical coding of all acute specialties, by abstracting clinical data from the patients records and translating it into diagnostic (ICD10) and procedure (OPCS) coding classifications.
With a flexible approach to work, the post-holder will work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines. The Trust operates an Agile Working Policy, offering both on-site and remote working opportunities.
A good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential as is a good standard of education..
The post involves some interaction and collaboration with clinicians in all specialties, ensuring that procedures and diagnosis are correct and agree with national standards.
This role requires an organised approach to the workload and the ability to work in avery busy environment where a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail andexperience of working to tight deadlines is paramount.
There is the facility to work from home for a period of time, via remote access.
Successful applicants that hold the ACC qualification can expect a '10%' uplift in addition to their Band 5 salary.
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