Job summary
To undertake the role of a Clinical Coder to clinical groups or specialties as appropriate, abstracting from patient notes and other information sources and assigning suitable codes onto the Trust's patient administration system in line with National standards. Attend training sessions as necessary and work to maintain allocated reference manuals and standards manuals so that they are always up to date with national guidance.
We are recruiting Band 5 ACC-qualified Clinical Coders (with a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium).
Previous applicant need not apply.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Please note that only the Band 5 role is subject to the R&R Premium (subject to renewal in December 2026). This will be applied upon commencement of the role. This will be included in the salary package from the start of employment.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
Take lead responsibility for the coding of complex activity including deceased patients to the highest standard of quality coded data as verified by audit
Maintain coding accuracy when audited in line with national requirements
Assist the Management team in validation of coded data and to monitor and report on performance and data quality issues as appropriate
Organise and take lead responsibility for the cover of absent team members, extraction of clinical information from patient's case notes and the coding of this information across a variety of wards and specialities
Participate in the development and management of coding services to enhance the accuracy of clinical coding
Exhibit expert knowledge of clinical coding data aspects in support of Payment by Results and participate in the management of the clinical coding service to provide accurate, timely and completed coded clinical data for all episodes of care for all specialties within the Trust using ICD10 and OPCS4
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw. nhs. uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Home or remote working
Reference number
218-AC-B5-8071202-C
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Deputy Head of Clinical Administration in the development and delivery of training sessions and feedback to clinical coders, clinicians and managers in order to improve the quality of clinical coded data
Support the Clinical Coding team with answering coding queries from all areas of the Trust as and when required
Take responsibility for maintaining and continuously developing in depth analysis of clinically coded data. Work closely with the Clinical Coding team in order to ensure that the Trust maximises its quality of coded data whilst conforming to clinical coding rules and conventions
Feedback and participate in clinical audits or validation work as required by the clinical team to ensure high quality documentation.
Participate in audits with the Clinical Coding Auditor to ensure that the Trust always has high quality clinically coded data available for the purpose of analysis and income generation
Respond positively to clinical coding queries from outside the department, ensuring that the information supplied is both accurate and suitable for its intended purpose
Provide mentor/coaching support to the Clinical Coding trainees to aid development and knowledge.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job responsibilities
Support the Deputy Head of Clinical Administration in the development and delivery of training sessions and feedback to clinical coders, clinicians and managers in order to improve the quality of clinical coded data
Support the Clinical Coding team with answering coding queries from all areas of the Trust as and when required
Take responsibility for maintaining and continuously developing in depth analysis of clinically coded data. Work closely with the Clinical Coding team in order to ensure that the Trust maximises its quality of coded data whilst conforming to clinical coding rules and conventions
Feedback and participate in clinical audits or validation work as required by the clinical team to ensure high quality documentation.
Participate in audits with the Clinical Coding Auditor to ensure that the Trust always has high quality clinically coded data available for the purpose of analysis and income generation
Respond positively to clinical coding queries from outside the department, ensuring that the information supplied is both accurate and suitable for its intended purpose
Provide mentor/coaching support to the Clinical Coding trainees to aid development and knowledge.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
