Band 5 Qualified Clinical Coding Officer

NHS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.5% RRP payment

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder based at Barnet Hospital. The role involves accurate coding of complex specialties using ICD10/OPCS4, with a focus on data quality, clinical coding audits, and supporting departmental targets.

The post offers flexible working patterns including remote options and site-based work. The successful candidate will possess a National Clinical Coding Qualification and experience in NHS coding, with excellent

Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding Qualification is required.
• Training in ICD10/OPCS4 to National Coding standard is required.
• Training in Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology to National Coding standard.
• GCSE or equivalent in Human Biology is required.
• ECDL or computer proficiency certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and analyse complex clinical information and translate into coded form using ICD10 and OPCS4.
• Maintain completeness, timeliness and accuracy of coding against targets.
• Assist with coding/workflow audits and provide guidance to junior coders.
• Represent the coding department at multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Clinical coding rules

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification

GCSE English & Maths

ICD10/OPCS4 training

Anatomy & Physiology training

GCSEs in Human Biology

ECDL / computer proficiency

Tools

MediCode encoder

Job description

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Band 5 Qualified Clinical Coding Officer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Clinical Coding Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 391-RFL-8212713

Site Barnet Hospital Town Barnet Salary £36,943 - £44,900 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder who is self-motivated and competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialties. As well as understanding the need for high quality coded data to support healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research.
The trust is looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills. The role will require you to work to strict deadlines, whilst still paying attention to detail and always maintaining a high level of accuracy.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Barnet Hospital

• This post attracts 17.5% RRP payment
• As a team, we offer a flexible approach to working. A combination of site based and remote opportunities are available
• We welcome staff who work from home/agile workers and your commutable distance can be further afield.
• Flexibility with working times and supporting healthy work life balance.

Main duties of the job

The Qualified Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows through abstracting and analysing complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documentation and translating this into coded form in line with National Clinical Coding Standards using ICD10 and OPCS4 Classifications.

Clinical coding targets will be set in line with completeness, timeliness and accuracy of coding. Other key responsibilities include assisting with clinical coding and workflow audits, representing the clinical coding department at multidisciplinary meetings and providing advice and guidance to more junior members of the coding department in coding rules; identifying any associated training needs.

Working for our organisation

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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding Qualification
• Educated to GCSE level including qualifications in English and Maths
• Training completed in ICD10/OPCS4 coding to National Coding standard
• Training completed in Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology to National Coding standard
• GCSE or equivalent in Human Biology
• ECDL or computer proficiency certificate

Experience

• Proven experience as a trained clinical coder working in an NHS trust
• Experience of delivering in-house training to trainee clinical coders
• Previous experience of using Medicode encoder

Skills ana Aptitudes

• High level of knowledge of medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology terms
• Knowledge of clinical coding rules and conventions
• Planning and organisational skills to ensure departmental targets are fully met
• Training completed in Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology to National Coding standard
• Knowledge of Data Protection and Confidentiality laws and how they are applied to Coding
• Planning and organisational skills to ensure departmental targets are fully met
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of HRGs and their uses

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
• Ability to motivate others
• Able to meet deadlines and targets
• Able to work on own initiative
• To understand and employ high levels of confidentiality whilst working with personal information

Other

• A positive and professional approach to work at all times
• Commitment to training and learning new skills through attendance at in-house workshops/seminars

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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