Clinical Coder Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working - remote & hybrid

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Specialist coding knowledge growth

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Accredited Clinical Coders to join our expanding Clinical Coding Team. You will contribute to high-quality coded data across the Trust, support data quality, and work within a collaborative team.

The role offers flexible working with remote and hybrid options, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist coding knowledge.

Qualifications

• ACC-qualified coders with practical clinical coding experience.
• Confidence in applying ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
• Commitment to high standards of coding accuracy and data quality.
• Ability to meet commissioning and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coded data across the Trust in line with national standards.
• Support professional development within a collaborative team and maintain data quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Workload management

Clinical Coding Standards Course

Clinical Coding Refresher Course

Job description

Due to the continued growth of our service, we are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Accredited Clinical Coders (ACC) to join our expanding Clinical Coding Team.

At UHDB, we recognise the vital role clinical coding plays in patient care, service planning and Trust performance. We are committed to supporting our coding workforce and offer

• Competitive salary and NHS benefits package
• Flexible working, including remote and hybrid options
• Negotiable hours to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development, including Specialty Workshops and Refresher Courses
• A supportive, experienced and collaborative team
• Opportunities to develop specialist coding knowledge and skills

We welcome applications from ACC-qualified coders across the UK. Applicants should have practical clinical coding experience and be confident in the application of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.

We are looking for reliable, adaptable and motivated individuals committed to maintaining high standards of coding accuracy and data quality while meeting commissioning and reporting deadlines.

The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality coding service across the Trust and will be supported in their professional development.

The recruitment process will include a practical coding assessment.

If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality coded data and would like to join a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality clinical coding service across the Trust, ensuring accurate and timely clinical coding in line with national standards, guidelines and reporting requirements.

You Will Have

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in your coding abilities
• A proactive approach to maintaining high standards of coding accuracy and data quality
• A sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• The ability to manage a varied workload effectively in a busy environment and consistently meet deadlines
• Applicants will be required to provide evidence of attendance at an accredited Clinical Coding Standards Course and, where applicable, a Clinical Coding Refresher Course.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality coded data and continuous professional development.

Closing date of applications: 20th October 2026

Interview date: 3rd November 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Beckie Yates Job title: Clinical Coding Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01332 787095

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.