Job summary
At University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we're proud to be one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the country and our Clinical Coding team is no exception. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and forward-thinking Clinical Coding Audit Manager to play a crucial role in driving coding quality and data integrity across the Trust.
This is a key leadership role within our dynamic Clinical Coding team. You'll be responsible for managing and delivering the Trust's Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation using our Live Audit Tool and the management and mentoring of trainee auditors is a key part of the role.
Your work will directly influence data accuracy, support robust clinical documentation, and contribute to UHL's performance improvement agenda.
You should be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
Informal discussions - please contact Shirley Priestnall, Head of Information
"Please do not apply for this role unless you are already an Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor"
Mobile: 07949 256594
Email: - Shirley. priestnall@nhs. net
Rinku Sakariya Senior Improvement Lead
Mobile:07791 627133
Email: rinku. sakariya@nhs. net
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Coding Quality Assurance function is responsible for ensuring the alignment of codified data to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. In addition, it is responsible for innovating and driving improvements to the benefit of the wider Clinical Coding department in areas such as audit, automation, data quality and training and engaging key stakeholders.
To accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded clinical data is used by all parts of the Trusts business to deliver trusted and high quality services to patients.
As the Clinical Coding Audit Manager you will be responsible for leading the effective audit of all codified data output across the Trust to ensure the alignment to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies. You will be expected to lead an ambitious and robust audit programme across the Clinical Coding service which will drive excellence against national and local clinical coding quality metrics.
You will be expected to evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards and Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) allocation (evidenced by maintaining your professional Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status).
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www. leicestershospitals. nhs. uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
358-8368399-COR
Job locations
University Hospitals of Leicester
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the organisation and delivery of departmental audit and data validationprogrammes by carrying out clinical coding audits and data validation reports, requiring complex data analysis, providing clear feedback on findings to relevantcolleagues.
Provide expert insight and take a lead, working with the Clinical Coding Managerand Senior Clinical Coding Improvement Lead with regards to potentially largefinancial impacts of any decisions made in relation to changes in coding practiceeither nationally or locally.
Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which considermodels of best practice, are incorporated into service plans.
As a member of the Clinical Coding leadership team collaborate closely withother leading colleagues to support the efficient functioning of the Clinical Codingdepartment.
Job responsibilities
Lead the organisation and delivery of departmental audit and data validationprogrammes by carrying out clinical coding audits and data validation reports, requiring complex data analysis, providing clear feedback on findings to relevantcolleagues.
Provide expert insight and take a lead, working with the Clinical Coding Managerand Senior Clinical Coding Improvement Lead with regards to potentially largefinancial impacts of any decisions made in relation to changes in coding practiceeither nationally or locally.
Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which considermodels of best practice, are incorporated into service plans.
As a member of the Clinical Coding leadership team collaborate closely withother leading colleagues to support the efficient functioning of the Clinical Codingdepartment.
