Clinical Coding Liaison Officer

NHS; London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established NHS trust as a Clinical Coder, where you'll enhance your skills in a supportive environment. This fully remote role offers the chance to manage a specialty portfolio while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure accurate coding of clinical activities. With a focus on teamwork and inclusion, you'll play a crucial role in the coding process, making a significant impact on patient care. This position not only provides an opportunity for professional growth but also rewards your expertise with additional salary benefits for qualifications. If you're passionate about coding and want to contribute to a vital healthcare service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires ACC national qualification and 3 years of clinical coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coding clinical activity accurately and timely.
• Engage with clinical divisions to improve understanding of coding requirements.

Skills

Clinical Coding

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ACC National Qualification

Job description

Job summary

As an established Clinical Coder, you will play a key role in supporting the department in the accurate and timely coding of clinical activity. This includes managing a specialty portfolio and carrying out coding functions in line with local and national standards, rules, and conventions. Joining a dynamic and supportive team offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your coding skills and career, engage with clinical services, and collaborate with various stakeholders across the Trust.

The coding team has a proven track record for delivering high-quality coding within an infrastructure that promotes inclusion, teamwork, and collaboration. This role is ideal for someone looking to be part of this success and make a difference.

Please note that this is a fully remote working role, with an additional 10% of salary paid for possession of the National Clinical Coding Qualification, plus the 20% inner London HCAS. Previous applicants need not reapply until 6 months after their last interview.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Coding Liaison Officer will be responsible for coding a range of specialties to a complex level, guided by their Specialist Coder and Team Manager. This involves planning and configuring work efficiently to ensure accurate and timely outcomes, both independently and as part of a team.

Engagement with clinical divisions is crucial to ensure alignment between clinicians and coders, improve understanding of coding requirements, and highlight the vital role of clinical teams in the process. The role includes fostering strong working relationships with clinical leads, attending clinical forums as needed, and acting as an interface between clinical teams and the coding service.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population. We provide top-tier acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver excellent patient care, education, and research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCL Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCL at Westmoreland Street

We focus on diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties in women's health, cancer, infections, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).

Posted on: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 annually, including HCAS (+10% for ACC)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU

Job description

For full Person Specification and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Join the best NHS trust in England to work for, as rated by staff in recent surveys. UCLH values flexible working; learn more at: Flexible Working. Discover why UCLH is a great place to work at: Why Choose UCLH.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications (Essential)

• o ACC national qualification (requires 90% pass in theory and practical, typically 2 years' clinical coding experience)
• o Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

Experience (Essential)

• o Minimum 3 years clinical coding experience

Communication Skills (Essential)

• o Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with multidisciplinary teams
• o Ability to challenge, question, and clarify issues professionally
• o Maintain confidentiality of patient information

Responsibility for Information Resources (Desirable)

• o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Additional information

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further details available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must also provide criminal record certificates from countries of residence over the past 10 years if applicable.

Employer details

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU

Website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk