Accredited Clinical Coder | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join their innovative team. This role involves clinical data extraction and coding, requiring attention to detail and an accredited qualification. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a generous relocation package, and a supportive environment that recognizes diversity. Ideal candidates will thrive on change and contribute positively to patient care. Apply by Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) payment

Generous relocation package

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) qualification required.
• Experience in clinical coding within NHS is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Extract and translate inpatient information using coding classifications.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of clinical coding.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members.

Skills

Clinical Coding

ICD-10 coding

OPCS-4 coding

Attention to detail

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification

Job description

Overview

We are rapidly expanding, currently seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join our growing and innovative team at an acute hospital within the NHS. This is an exciting new post in our cohesive and established team. We are seeking a confident and passionate individual who thrives on change and wants to make a difference to the outcomes of our patients and staff.

Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) payment payable, and a generous relocation package! Flexible hybrid and remote working opportunities.

• RRP totalling approx. £5000 (payable in instalments over 2 years) plus a relocation package for those moving to the area (subject to eligibility criteria). For more information, please enquire about the relocation policy.
• Subject to slight variation due to % of salary being applied

Responsibilities

The Clinical Coding Team is responsible for the extraction and translation of inpatient information using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Coding Classifications, following and in keeping with the well-defined national coding standards. This information is essential for the effective management of the Trust and crucial to the National tariff Payment System that underpins Trust income. Coded data is also important for clinical audit, governance and research.

As an Accredited Clinical Coder, you will make judgements on complex clinical information requiring interpretation and comparing options from information provided electronically and in paper-based health records. Clinical Coders have a crucial role in the provision of mandatory data for information, financial and reporting purposes both at local and national level. The post holder will be expected to be an Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) through completion of the National Clinical Coding Qualification. As part of the role of the post-holder is expected to interact with clinicians, operational staff and have responsibility for own workload whilst maintaining accuracy and completeness of own clinical coding, as well as assisting in training and mentoring of trainees and less experienced team members.

Employer information

At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to providing outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focussed on three strategic goals: People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff. Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Dorset County Hospital has a number of employees from overseas delivering high quality services and we recognise the value of diversity in leadership. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented at Board level.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

For further information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025