Band 4 Clinical Coding Officer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 37.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Clinical Coding Officer to accurately abstract and code clinical information from patient records, using ICD10 and OPCS4 conventions. You will work within a supportive team, mentor trainee coders, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure data quality for statutory and financial reporting.

The role requires UK NHS coding experience and completion of recognised UK Clinical Coding training, with opportunities for professional

Qualifikationen

• Must have UK NHS clinical coding experience.
• Completed recognised UK Clinical Coding training.
• Proficient in ICD10 and OPCS4 coding conventions.

Aufgaben

• Abstract and analyse clinical information from patient records across specialties.
• Translate information into coded data in line with National Clinical Coding standards.
• Address queries from clinical staff and contribute to training of trainee coders.

Kenntnisse

Clinical coding

Ausbildung

UK Clinical Coding training

Coding qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Band 4 Clinical Coding Officer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £33,262 - £36,027 17.5% Recruitment and Retention Premium

The Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows through abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patient’s records and translating this into coded format in line with National Standards. The job will involve working on all specialties. Other key

responsibilities include; dealing with enquires from all parts of the hospital and contributing towards the development of trainee clinical coders; acting as mentor to and assisting with training. The post holder will work as part of a team of experienced trained and trainee staff.

Post holder must be able to demonstrable Clinical Coding experience gained within the UK NHS healthcare setting.

Have completed recognised UK Clinical Coding training and possess relevant coding qualifications/training.

Abstract and analyse clinical information from a variety of electronic source documents which include complex patient records, electronic discharge summary and letters across a broad range of clinical specialties. Translate tisinto a coded format in line with National Clinical Coding standards, using ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications. Enter coded data in to appropriate computer systems. All queries and discrepancies to be clarified with clinical staff as necessary.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026

£36,943 - £44,900 The post attracts 17.5% RRP on basic salary

£36,943 - £44,900 Per annum inclusive of HCAS