Band 4 Advanced Clinical Coder

NHS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Band 4 Advanced Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding standards, contribute to improving coding accuracy, and be committed to high-quality standards. This role offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for a mix of on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• NCCQ Clinical Coder or have equivalent knowledge base using ICD 10 and OPCS 4.10.
• Significant coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Extract and interpret complex clinical information from patient records.
• Apply ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding standards with precision.
• Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and WHO coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinicians to improve coding accuracy.

Skills

Expert in ICD-10

Strong grasp of medical terminology

High accuracy

Proficient in EHR systems

Skilled communicator

Able to work independently

Committed to data quality

Education

GSCE (a--c) or equivalent

National Coding Accreditation (ACC) or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Advanced Clinical Coder

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Band 4 27,485 -- 30,162 plus (20% RRP reviewed annually)

We are looking to appoint a part time dedicated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join our multisite Clinical Coding team.

You will need to be a NCCQ Clinical Coder or have equivalent knowledge base using ICD 10 and OPCS 4.10 and be able to demonstrate application of clinical coding standards which supports our objective of providing a high-quality standard of Clinical Coding across the trust.

We offer a hybrid working environment.

Main duties of the job

Core Duties:

• Extract and interpret complex clinical information from patient records.
• Apply ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding standards with precision.
• Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and WHO coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinicians and senior managers to improve coding accuracy and develop policies.
• Contribute to mortality reviews and data quality initiatives.
• Help mentor junior coders and support team development.

Key Skills

• Expert in ICD-10, OPCS-4, SNOMED CT, and national coding standards
• Strong grasp of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical documentation
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
• Proficient in EHR systems and coding software
• Skilled communicator with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and support audit processes
• Committed to data quality, continuous learning, and mentoring others

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• GSCE (a--c) or equivalent
• ACC or equivalent level of knowledge.

Experience

• Significant coding experience.
• National Coding Accreditation (ACC).
• Able to code complex specialties.

Additional Criteria

• Able to share knowledge
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Accurate
• Able to work under pressure
• Show initiative
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Teams)

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working