Clinical Coding Audit Manager

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking an experienced Clinical Coding Audit Manager. You will lead coding audits, ensuring compliance with national rules while demonstrating strong communication and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have an NCCQ accreditation and at least 3 years’ experience within an NHS environment, offering a supportive role in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to equality and diversity

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience coding in an NHS environment.
• Specialist knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology.
• Experience with clinical coding audits and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of cost improvement projects.
• Organize and implement audit programmes.
• Explain complex coding rules to staff.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced IT skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

NCCQ - Accredited Clinical Coder

1st Degree level in a Healthcare related subject

Job description

Overview

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities: For further information on the role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NCCQ - Accredited Clinical Coder. Successful completion of the NHS Classifications Service audit course and exceeding the minimum requirements of audit report writing. Specialist knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology and ICD10 & OPCS4 classifications. 1st Degree level in a Healthcare related subject or equivalent gained through experience. Management qualification or equivalent experience to postgraduate level.

Desirable criteria

• A level or equivalent Biology or related science qualification. A medical qualification.

Experience

Essential criteria

• 3 years experience of coding multiple specialities within an NHS environment. Experience of using and knowledge of administration rights for an Encoder. Experience of undertaking clinical coding audits and audit report writing.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate to staff at all levels. Ability to effectively explain complex coding rules and guidelines to a professional audience. Ability to deliver presentations.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to use own judgement to interpret & summarise relevant clinical terminology used for diagnostic & procedural information & assignment of relevant classification codes applying national rules & conventions. Must be able to recognise and act upon possible problems. Ability to inspire & enthuse others.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Advanced IT skills. Ability to understand and manipulate complex data. Support the delivery budgets for non-pay and support service. Responsible for the delivery of cost improvement projects within own remit.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Highly self-motivated. Ability to organise and implement audit programmes. Experience of report writing.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Accuracy / attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly. Completer / finisher. Must be able to work on any site

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Covid and related checks

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• UHL Band 7 Clinical Coding Audit Manager (PDF, 645.4KB)
• Person specification Clinical Coding Audit Manager 2025 (PDF, 584.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)