Senior Clinical Coder: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical coder to join our well-established but progressive team here in Bath.

Applications are welcomed from both ACC-accredited Clinical Coders and those with clinical coding experience who are working towards professional accreditation. We provide a supportive development programme to help candidates achieve the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), with the opportunity to progress to a Band 5 Clinical Coder position upon successful qualification and demonstration of the required competencies.

You will work independently, using your initiative to ensure accurate and timely submission of coded data is achieved. You will be empowered to share your expertise whilst mentoring others and will be well supported by our teams.

We are seeking a coder who applies a questioning approach in their pursuit of data quality whilst efficiently and tenaciously adhering to national clinical coding standards. You will be equally committed to meeting productivity targets and deadlines and will be motivated by success in these areas.

The hospital has transitioned to a fully electronic patient record – you will not only be adept at using healthcare/IT systems but be keen to explore what further opportunities and improvements digitisation can provide.

The trust supports a positive work/life balance and our team work flexibly; the option to work on site, remotely or hybrid will be available to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

• Abstract and code all inpatient/day case episodes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4, applying national and international rules and conventions to agreed standards.
• To ensure that clinical data is entered onto the Trust’s information system for every episode of inpatient care within an agreed timeframe from discharge.
• To ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding.
• To ensure adherence to local procedures for clinical coding relating to individual specialties/consultants.
• To be able to work under pressure to meet local/national deadlines.
• To liaise with medical staff on queries relating to clinical information and case notes.
• To liaise with clinical coding porter, medical secretaries, medical records personnel and ward personnel regarding access to case notes.
• To attend all nationally and locally required training for the use of ICD10 and OPCS4 coding standards.
• To raise any coding issues requiring resolution either locally or through NHS Digital with the Team Manager or Professional Lead
• To identify and address any concerns around data quality relating to the recording of inpatient episodes on the hospital computer system
• To attend Trust meetings as required
• To work closely with clinicians and managers to resolve any issues in the clinical coding process
• To assist the clinical coding auditor / trainer with regard to internal audit and processes.
• Act as mentor to junior coders
• To perform any other relevant duties as required.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NHS Accredited Clinical Coder qualification (BAND 5 ROLE ONLY)
• Educated to 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above
• A level Biology or equivalent work experience
• Willing to attend all necessary training sessions and clinical coding workshops
• Good understanding of the rules of clinical coding

Desirable

• To have attended training in all acute specialty areas of ICD10 and OPCS coding
• Knowledge and skills equivalent to the accredited clinical coder standards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A detailed understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Experience in the use of microsoft office products, especially excel
• Recent employment in a Clinical Coding Role
• 2 Years in relevant work experience including experience with clinical terminology and ICD10 and OCPS4 or equivalent demonstratable experience

Desirable

• Use of 3M encoder or other relevant coding support software
• Use of Millenium patient administration system
• A good understanding of the relevance of clinical coding in the context of HRG’s and Payment by results

Values

Essential

• Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
• Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
• Helps and co-operates with colleagues
• pro-active and takes responsibility
• Willing to learn, open to change
• Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
• Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work

Specific Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage own workload to meet deadlines successfully
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a successful outcome
• Able to build relationships with staff from both professional and administrative backgrounds
• Good interpersonal skills and professional manner
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior members of staff

Physical skills and emotional effort

Essential

• Ability to analyse sensitive information

Closing Date: 26 August 2026