Clinical Coder (B4)+ 10% R&R

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Coder to accurately abstract information from patient notes and assign codes. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining coding standards and will support the development of junior staff. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment committed to high-quality patient care and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of the NHS Clinical Coding Foundation Course is required.
• Commitment to developing coding expertise and maintaining coding standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Abstract necessary information from clinical records and input into the patient administration system.
• Translate clinical information into appropriate codes adhering to national coding standards.
• Support and train junior staff in the department.

Job description

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Clinical Coder (B4)+ 10% R&R

To undertake the role of a Clinical Coder to clinical groups or specialties as appropriate, abstracting from patient notes and other information sources and assigning suitable codes onto the Trust's patient administration system in line with National standards. Attend training sessions as necessary and work to maintain allocated reference manuals and standards manuals so that they are always up to date with national guidance.

We are recruiting Band 4 Clinical Coders who have completed the NHS Clinical Coding Foundation Course.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Only the Band 4 role is subject to the R&R Premium (subject to renewal in December 2026). This will be applied upon commencement of the role and included in the salary package from the start of employment.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Abstract all the necessary information relating to inpatient activity including diagnoses and surgical procedures from both the case notes and the Trust's electronic systems and input this into the patient administration system in a timely manner, ensuring coding deadlines are met.

• Translate clinical information into appropriate codes from various sources, adhering to national and local coding rules and conventions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing coding expertise, working alone and correctly prioritising clinical codes, attending in house workshops and external courses as advised.
• Maintain and improve personal knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Keep up to date with coding rules and conventions and pass yearly clinical coding audit.
• Raise information queries with responsible clinicians.
• Raise coding queries with appropriate senior staff to ensure consistency and quality of clinical coding data.
• Respond promptly and positively to requests for coding information from internal and/or external information requests.
• Support and motivate junior members of staff in the department.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

General

• Be a flexible member of the Performance and Informatics Team, providing assistance to other staff within the department and covering the work of colleagues during the periods of absence or peak workloads.
• To develop and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise in NHS information standards and definitions.
• Participate in appraisal and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• Participate in appropriate training and development activities and maintain a good understanding of available new technologies/techniques.
• Ensure all processes have written current procedures and that they are followed and always maintained, offering suggestions for improvements to the process as appropriate.
• Participating in presentations to key stakeholders within Performance and Informatics where required.
• Take part in presentations relating to role.
• To undertake any other duties as required in accordance with the grade.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire