Clinical Coding Officer | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Elland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Elland is seeking experienced Clinical Coders to join their team. The role involves interpreting clinical information, encoding data according to national standards, and supporting clinicians with coding accuracy. Successful candidates will possess extensive clinical coding experience and be prepared to achieve the National Clinical Coding Qualification. This is an opportunity to improve information quality in a vital healthcare setting. The position requires commitment and the ability to adapt to changes in coding practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical coding experience across multiple specialties.
• Must hold or be working towards NCCQ certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and interpret clinical information from records.
• Term and encode clinical information per national guidelines.
• Provide support and advice on coding issues.

Skills

Clinical coding experience

Data quality management

Liaising with clinical staff

Education

Clinical Coding Standards Course

National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)

Tools

Patient Administration System

Clinical Coding Software

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Clinical Coders to join our friendly Clinical Coding team. The successful candidates must have extensive clinical coding experience of multiple specialties and have passed the Clinical Coding Standards Course. A requirement for this role is to study and prepare to take the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ).

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and interpret clinical information from electronic patient record and other clinical source documents/systems, check data quality and record necessary amendments.
• Term and encode clinical information in accordance with national guidance for clinical coding and classification systems and with local policies and procedures.
• Abstract and analyse patient clinical records, using judgement to obtain the correct diagnosis and operation in complex cases.
• Apply clinical coding rules and conventions.
• Liaise with clinical staff to ensure correct interpretation of clinical information.
• Promote clinical terming and coding standards within the clinical team and customer organisations.
• Advise on the use of terms and codes required to analyse clinical data.
• Keep abreast of proposed changes and assist in the implementation of agreed local variations to coding rules.
• Prioritise own workload on a daily basis while maintaining an effective and efficient Clinical Coding service.
• Critically examine and make independent judgements on whether coding should be carried out where diagnosis and procedural information is not transferable to exact codes or where a more detailed investigation is required for accurate coding.
• Ensure data is accurately entered on the Patient Administration System via the Clinical Coding Software.
• Provide support and specialist advice on coding issues to clinical staff and customers as required.
• Update the coding policy/procedures with changes advised by NHS Digital via the Data Quality journal.
• Ensure continual self-development by keeping up to date with changes in coding practice and classification updates.
• Adapt coding practice to incorporate new and additional codes released in the regular classification upgrades.
• Participate in on-going clinical coding training to meet national standards and Trust requirements, including attendance on refresher courses and workshops. This may require travelling to other organisations outside of core working hours.
• Keep up to date with changing clinical practice in relation to clinical coding.
• Play an active part, within the team, to influence change in operational practice to achieve the overall aim of improving the quality of information.
• Participate in the strategic development of the department including the resolution of local coding issues.
• Attend meetings at divisional and clinical level as and when required and liaise with clinicians and clinical staff for coding validation.
• Adhere strictly to the Trust’s confidentiality policy at all times with Electronic Patient Record/Case notes and patient information systems.
• Research new procedures both directly and indirectly using both the clinicians and the Internet which is vital in researching medical/surgical eponyms and procedural developments.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Gain a thorough knowledge of the Trust’s Clinical Information Systems in order to provide complete coding on patient care.
• Take an active role in the identification and correction of data quality problems.
• Support the promotion of the professional image of the Clinical Coding service throughout the Trust.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026