Clinical Coder Specialist

University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton Nhs Foundation Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote options

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Accredited Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding Team. You will contribute to a high-quality coding service, ensuring accuracy and timely coding in line with national standards and deadlines.

The role offers flexible working options, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative team environment across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coder with practical coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical coding service across the Trust.
• Ensure accurate and timely coding in line with national standards.
• Maintain data quality and meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Accredited Clinical Coder

Clinical coding experience

ICD-10 OPCS-4 knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coder
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the importance of coding and it's uses

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical coding experience in a similar acute setting.
• Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues.
• Awareness of the impact of clinically coded data on Healthcare Resource Group ( HRG) allocation

Desirable

• Experience of coding a wide range of specialties.
• Wide understanding of NHS funding arrangements.

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to motivate, coach and impart knowledge to colleagues.

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Present & communicate information to varying levels of staff in a clear and confident manner.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in sometimes challenging situations.

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.

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.