Northampton, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
Contract
Permanent · Full-time
Last verified
28 Jul 2026
Fully remote
Fully remote
No regular office attendance expected.
Office location
Northampton, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
Remote arrangement
Fully remote
Transparency summary
Salary minimum
£25,760
Salary maximum
£27,476
Salary negotiable
No
Contract type
Permanent
Working hours
Full-time
Expected weekly hours
Not stated
Remote arrangement
Fully remote
Office location
Northampton, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
Department
Clinical Services
Industry
Healthcare
Experience level
Junior
Last verified
28 Jul 2026
Job Description
Job summary
Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team asanAssociateClinical Coder? Read on to learn more about this rewarding role andsubmityour application.
The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital& Data Teamof the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) andis responsible forextracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of carein a timely manner.
The ability of the UHN Group toaccuraterecord and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Group's business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.
AssociateClinical Coders are a corecomponentof the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Group as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.
Assessment day around the w/c 7th September.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
As an AssociateClinicalCoderyou willbe responsible for, with the support of experienced colleagues, codifyingclinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
With the support of experiencedcolleaguesyou will be expected to develop professionally and evidence a good grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidencedby audit results and passing an in-house examination) within two years from commencement of this post.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.
UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN.
Details
Date posted
27 July 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
265-7936713-COR- A
Job locations
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.
What you will do
As an AssociateClinicalCoderyou willbe responsible for, with the support of experienced colleagues, codifyingclinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
With the support of experiencedcolleaguesyou will be expected to develop professionally and evidence a good grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidencedby audit results and passing an in-house examination) within two years from commencement of this post.
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.
What success looks like
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite
- Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
- Experience with accurate data entry
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
- Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge
- Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles
- Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU
- Capable of safely lifting and handling medical records
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Willingness to undertake training to develop professionally
- A keen interest in data quality
- Capable of handling indirect exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to travel between the Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites and other sites across the Group
Desirable criteria
- A Level in a STEM subject at least Grade C or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards
- Experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge
- Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems
- Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT
- Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS
Benefits
- Flexible working,
Essential skills
Essential: Attention to Detail
Essential: Caldicott Principles
Essential: Communication
Essential: Data Entry
Essential: Data Quality
Essential: Medical Terminology
Essential: Microsoft 365
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