BANK Clinical Coder

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks an Accredited Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding team. The role involves timely coding of clinical data according to standards, supporting Associate Clinical Coders, and contributing to financial management processes. Candidates should have National Clinical Coding Qualification and strong communication skills. The position offers part-time and flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• 2 years' experience working in an Acute NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Codify complex clinical activity according to National Clinical Coding Standards.
• Support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders.
• Maintain professional Accredited Clinical Coder status.

Skills

Ability to work positively under time pressures

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Fast and accurate keyboard skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4

National Clinical Coding Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Summary

Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as an Accredited Clinical Coder? We currently have various hours available on our bank across the next 3 months.

The Clinical Coding service is part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.

Accredited Clinical Coders have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Group as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.

Main duties of the job

• Codify in a timely manner complex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
• Evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards, demonstrated by audit results, maintaining your professional Accredited Clinical Coder status and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training.
• Assist the Clinical Coding Team Leads to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders and achieve timely submission of codified data.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise and advance. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, you may be required to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 264-7529232-Bank-B

Job location: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years.

Knowledge and Experience

• Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Administration and clerical experience in an office environment.
• Experience with accurate data entry.
• 2 years' experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems.
• Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT.
• Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.

Skills

• Ability to work positively under time pressures.
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust and with external agencies, e.g. Coroners office.
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU.
• Capable of safely lifting and handling medical records.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us