Clinical Coding Audit Manager | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a Clinical Coding Audit Manager to oversee internal clinical coding audits and ensure data integrity across the organization. The ideal candidate should be an Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor with strong leadership skills and an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards. Responsibilities include managing audit programs, mentoring trainee auditors, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to maintain high coding quality. This role is essential for driving innovation in coding practices.

Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor with maintained Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status.
• Expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards and HRG allocation.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the Trust’s Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme.
• Mentor and manage trainee auditors.
• Lead the audit of all codified data output across the Trust.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership and mentoring experience

Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Education

Accreditation as Clinical Coding Auditor

Job description

About the role

At University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we’re proud to be one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the country and our Clinical Coding team is no exception. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and forward‑thinking Clinical Coding Audit Manager to play a crucial role in driving coding quality and data integrity across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the Trust’s Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation using the Live Audit Tool.
• Mentor and manage trainee auditors.
• Lead the audit of all codified data output across the Trust to ensure alignment with National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
• Carry out clinical coding audits and data validation reports, involving complex data analysis and clear feedback to relevant colleagues.
• Provide expert insight and lead collaboration with the Clinical Coding Manager and Senior Clinical Coding Improvement Lead on financial impacts of coding practice changes, either nationally or locally.
• Challenge existing practices and incorporate progressive solutions and best‑practice models into service plans.
• Collaborate closely with other leading colleagues as a member of the Clinical Coding leadership team to support efficient functioning of the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor with maintained Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status.
• Expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards and Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) allocation.
• Excellent communication skills, organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in audit programme leadership and data validation within a healthcare setting is desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

To Apply

Please do not apply for this role unless you are already an Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor.

Informal discussions – please contact Shirley Priestnall, Head of Information and Rinku Sakariya, Senior Improvement Lead:

Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.