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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Coding Auditor

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Salary
£49,387–56,515 per year
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East, England
Contract
Permanent · Full-time
Last verified
18 Aug 2026
Fully remote

Fully remote

No regular office attendance expected.

Office location
Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East, England
Remote arrangement
Fully remote

Transparency summary

Salary minimum
£49,387
Salary maximum
£56,515
Salary negotiable
No
Contract type
Permanent
Working hours
Full-time
Expected weekly hours
Not stated
Remote arrangement
Fully remote
Office location
Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East, England
Department
Audit
Industry
Healthcare
Experience level
To be confirmed
Last verified
18 Aug 2026

Job Description

Job summary This post attracts a Recruitment and Retention premium of £2,500 per year. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor to play a key role in shaping the future of our Clinical Coding service. This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we move towards a new EPR system and embrace more digital and agile ways of working. You will bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for quality improvement. As a senior member of the team, you will act as a role model for excellence, supporting both day-to-day operations and the strategic development of the service. There is opportunity for flexible working that could include working from home three days as part of the working week; this would be discussed at interview. The candidate will also manage the quality and performance targets assuring maximum accuracy and productivity levels within the Coding Team both for coding quality purposes and in support of key performance indicators. If you are motivated by high standards, continuous improvement, and the opportunity to influence Trust-wide data quality, we would be delighted to receive your application. Main duties of the job Monitoring of agreed key performance and quality indicators will form a major part of this role, with responsibility for supporting areas of under achievement. The post-holder will work closely with lead clinicians within their respective areas, to ensure that specialty level data is timely, standardized and robust to support performance. The post-holder will support the Head of Clinical Coding in developing and managing strategic plans for the department. To set up and perform internal coding audits, identifying variances against benchmarks, using tools such as CHKS to identify target areas. Participate in external exchange audits with other Trusts. To provide mentorship of trainee coders as appropriate and as agreed with the Head of Clinical Coding within the department's quality framework. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Details Date posted 17 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata plus RRP of £2,500 per year. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number 374-CG1226-A Job locations EDGH Kings Drive, Eastbourne BN21 2UD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
What you will do
Monitoring of agreed key performance and quality indicators will form a major part of this role, with responsibility for supporting areas of under achievement. The post-holder will work closely with lead clinicians within their respective areas, to ensure that specialty level data is timely, standardized and robust to support performance. The post-holder will support the Head of Clinical Coding in developing and managing strategic plans for the department. To set up and perform internal coding audits, identifying variances against benchmarks, using tools such as CHKS to identify target areas. Participate in external exchange audits with other Trusts. To provide mentorship of trainee coders as appropriate and as agreed with the Head of Clinical Coding within the department's quality framework. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
What success looks like
Essential criteria - Educated to degree level or equivalent/equivalent experience. - Coding Foundation Diploma including specialty workshops: ? Neoplasm ? Vascular ? Obstetrics ? T & O ? Refresher course - Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification, ACC - Report Writing course - Completion of the NHS Digital Clinical Coding Auditor Programme - Evidence of Continuing professional development to postgraduate diploma equivalent - Experience of using Patient Administrations Systems and coding software e. g. Medicode. - Provision of expert coding advice on coding rules to all levels within the Trust. - Demonstrable and extensive practical experience with standard clinical coding schemes (ICD and OPCS) - Excellent understanding of PbR - Comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and classifications. - Use MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint to an expert level. - Demonstrable and extensive understanding of Anatomy and Physiology and medical terminology. - In depth knowledge of HRGs (Health Resource Group) - Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills - Ability to analyse and interpret complex information. - Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills. - Ability to prioritise and evaluate options for promoting the business opportunities for training. - Successfully manage conflicting demands and achieve outcomes. - Ability to work to deadlines in a pressurised environment - To judge from textural information the accurate coding hierarchy of coding with local practices. - An inquiring mind with willingness to learn new skills to high standard. - Effective and supportive team player - Evidence of continued professional development. - Ability to keep up to date on relevant local and national coding issues. - Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others. - Adaptable to change / Flexible working - A professional, approachable manner - A good listener - communicator Desirable criteria - Other relevant qualification e. g. health sciences, clinical qualification.
Benefits
- A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
Interview Process
- There is opportunity for flexible working that could include working from home three days as part of the working week; this would be discussed at interview.
Essential skills
Essential: Clinical Coding Essential: Communication Essential: Microsoft Excel Essential: Microsoft PowerPoint Essential: Microsoft Word Essential: Report Writing Essential: Verbal Communication
Mentioned skills
Mentioned: Data Quality Mentioned: Leadership Mentioned: Process Improvement Mentioned: Recruitment Mentioned: Training and Development
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