Accredited Clinical Coder | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in York seeks a motivated Clinical Coder to join their team. You will assign clinical codes for in-patient episodes and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including on-site, hybrid, or fully remote options, and a commitment to personal development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding is preferred.
• Capable of handling complex medical data.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Extract and assign clinical codes for in-patient care.
• Organize workload to meet departmental deadlines.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)

Job description

Overview

Would you like to be part of a team that strives for excellence, with clear development and progression pathways, flexible working arrangements, opportunities for hybrid/remote working, and a commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a keen eye for detail to join our dynamic team of Clinical Coders at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants holding the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) are preferred; trained Clinical Coders without the NCCQ may be considered for a Band 4 Clinical Coder position, with a view to attaining their NCCQ. Please state in your application the band/role you would like to be considered for. Applicants with relevant coding experience would join us as a Band 4 Clinical Coder, or Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder, depending on knowledge and expertise. You will be supported by our team of experienced trainers and auditors to maintain personal development, building on your existing skills and learning new ones through our extensive training and quality assurance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Extract and translate complex medical data to timely and accurately assign clinical codes for all in-patient episodes.
• Organise own workload and work under pressure to ensure strict monthly departmental and national deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate a proven record of working in a team and contributing to the team’s success.
• Communicate effectively with all relevant healthcare professions.

What we offer

• Choice of on-site, hybrid or fully remote working with flexible patterns, including compressed hours, to support a healthy work/life balance.
• A structured progression pathway and focus on promoting from within the team.
• Autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to thrive within a dynamic team.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with retirement benefits, a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation for hard-to-fill positions.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities and discounts on various services and activities.

For further information on the benefits, please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. If a high number of applications are received, the advert may close early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Our values guide our work: we are kind, we are open, and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and support flexible working wherever possible. If you require accessibility adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

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This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.