Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider in Greater London is seeking a Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor to manage a dedicated team and ensure accurate clinical coding in support of effective patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a National Clinical Coding Qualification and have experience in coding across all specialties. The role offers flexible working hours, personal development support, and a competitive Recruitment and Retention Premium package until 31 March 2028.

Benefits

Support for personal development

Flexible working hours

Competitive RRP package

Qualifications

• Proven experience coding across various specialties.
• Ability to manage or supervise clinical coding staff.
• Experience in liaising with consultants about coding queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage Clinical Coding and Data Quality team staff.
• Ensure accurate coding and data quality.
• Support business requirements and patient care.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Communication skills

Team player

Clinical coding expertise

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)

Job description

Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor

Band 6, Full Time, Permanent

Clinical Coding & Data Quality (DQ) Services is looking for an experienced Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor with a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) to join our friendly department at Croydon University Hospital, Croydon.

Responsibilities

• Manage Clinical Coding and Data Quality team staff.
• Ensure consistent and accurate coding according to recognised coding methods and meet agreed time scales.
• Support the Trust business requirements and effective patient care.
• Work closely with Data Quality Officers to provide data quality and correction support and highlight data quality issues raised by the Clinical Coding team to all Trust stakeholders.
• Assist the Clinical Coding Audit Manager and fellow Supervisors in dealing with queries on Outpatient Coding and OP coding processes.
• Liaise with Consultants and Clinicians regarding coding queries and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment and retention activities as per the 20% RRP programme.

Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and proven experience coding across all specialties.
• Good leadership, management and communication skills; strong team player.
• Experience liaising with consultants and clinicians regarding coding queries and clinical documentation.
• Experience managing or supervising clinical coding staff.

Benefits

• Support for your personal development and training needs.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive RRP package until 31 March 2028, subject to yearly approval thereafter.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly, close‑knit organisation with more than 100 specialist services.

Interview

Proposed interview date: 18th December 2025.

Additional Information

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services across the borough, with the Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital offering specialist care and 24/7 maternity services.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.