Senior Clinical Coder ACC
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a home-based Senior Clinical Coder role within the Clinical Coding Department. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Clinical Coder, responsible for delivering high-quality coded clinical data in a busy acute healthcare environment. The role requires a high level of clinical coding knowledge, accuracy, and attention to detail, managing competing priorities and working effectively under pressure. Liaison with clinicians to clarify information may be involved.
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include English & Maths
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) having passed the National Clinical Coding qualification
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at clinical coding refresher courses
- Sound basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the disease process
Desirable criteria
- Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
- Completion of ECDL or evidence of knowledge of IT, NHS PAS and Microsoft software products
- Sound clinical coding experience within the NHS across a range of specialties
- Sound experience of use of clinical coding standards and conventions in both ICD 10 and OPCS4.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
- Ability to prioritise own work in line with trust objectives
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve department targets
- Understanding of the requirement and an ability to code accurately with an eye for detail even when working to tight deadlines
- Ability to concentrate and retain knowledge in a busy open office environment
- Well organised, methodical worker, able to organise and plan work daily and to reprioritise as required
- Willing and able to work as part of a team working to a common goal
- Ability to identify and resource all available information to analyse and extract relevant information for clinical coding of the highest standard.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels and willing to share knowledge and mentor other team members
- Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
- Ability and willingness to embrace and champion change and modernisation
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include English & Maths
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) having passed the National Clinical Coding qualification
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at clinical coding refresher courses
- Sound basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the disease process
- Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
- Completion of ECDL or evidence of knowledge of IT, NHS PAS and Microsoft software products
- Sound clinical coding experience within the NHS across a range of specialties
- Sound experience of use of clinical coding standards and conventions in both ICD 10 and OPCS4.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
- Ability to prioritise own work in line with trust objectives
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve department targets
- Understanding of the requirement and an ability to code accurately with an eye for detail even when working to tight deadlines
- Ability to concentrate and retain knowledge in a busy open office environment
- Well organised, methodical worker, able to organise and plan work daily and to reprioritise as required
- Willing and able to work as part of a team working to a common goal
- Ability to identify and resource all available information to analyse and extract relevant information for clinical coding of the highest standard.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels and willing to share knowledge and mentor other team members
- Completed AMSPAR medical terminology course or evidence of a good understanding of medical terminology
- Ability and willingness to embrace and champion change and modernisation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Senior Clinical Coder ACC
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Senior Clinical Coder - Home Based An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Coder to join our established Clinical Coding Department as a Senior Clinical Coder. This home-based role offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality coded clinical data within a busy acute healthcare environment.
We are seeking an individual who is confident working in a fast-paced department and able to adapt to the demands of a constantly evolving NHS environment. The successful applicant will be a qualified and experienced Clinical Coder who holds the National Clinical Coding Qualification, giving them Accredited Clinical Coder status. Experienced Clinical Coders who are currently working towards Accredited Clinical Coder status may also be considered for appointment at Band 4, with progression to Band 5 following successful completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work. You will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under
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