Accredited Clinical Coder

Kettering General Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Kettering; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Recruitment & Retention Premium

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team. You will codify complex clinical activity in line with national standards and local policies, while supporting junior coders and ensuring timely submissions.

The role includes responsibilities under the NHS Agenda for Change pay system, with a Band 5 level and a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium paid monthly. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths with a pass grade.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Recent Clinical Coding Standards Refresher course (last 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Codify complex clinical activity accurately to national standards.
• Mentor Associate Clinical Coders and support timely data submission.
• Ensure data supports HRG allocation and NHS income.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Keyboard skills

Team player

Time management

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

National Clinical Coding Qualification

Accredited Clinical Coder status

Clinical Coding Standards Refresher course

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Hospital information systems

Job description

Accredited Clinical Coder

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as an Accredited Clinical Coder. Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submit your application.

The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital & Data Team of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.

The ability of the UHN Group to accurately record 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.

Accredited Clinical Coders are a core component of 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.

This post attracts a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) payment paid monthly. The RRP is subject to annual review.

Main duties of the job

As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will be responsible for codifying in a timely manner complex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.

You will be expected to evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidenced by audit results, maintaining your professional Accredited Clinical Coder status and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training).

You will assist the Clinical Coding Team Leads to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders and to achieve the submission of codified data in a timely manner.

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: 05 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum + 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (paid monthly)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 264-7935102-COR-B

Job locations: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, Kettering, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years

Desirable

• A Level in a STEM subject at least Grade C or equivalent qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status
• Strong 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
• 2 years' 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.
• Experience of mentoring colleagues

Desirable

• Basic understanding of Agile Principles
• Basic understanding of data and process automation concepts

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work positively under time pressures
• 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 relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust to include clinicians, medical, management and administrative staff. Ability to relate appropriately with external agencies, e.g. Coroners office
• Ability to organise, 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, Kettering, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Coding Operational Manager, Sharon Ellidge, [e-mail]

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).