Clinical Coding Team Leader

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Coding Team Leader at Wye Valley Trust, offering managerial experience and the chance to develop skills in auditing and training. The role involves supervising a team, meeting coding deadlines, and ensuring high data accuracy.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional growth opportunities

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in training and mentoring clinical coders.
• Extensive practical knowledge of hospital computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Clinical Coding Team and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Train and mentor team members in clinical coding.
• Provide high-quality coded data.

Skills

Planning

Organizational Skills

ICD and OPCS Classifications

Deadline Management

Education

Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification

Postgraduate Management Qualification

Degree-Level Education

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding Department at Wye Valley Trust for a highly motivated individual to join as a Clinical Coding Team Leader, Band 6.

This role offers an excellent chance for an experienced B5 coder to gain managerial experience while maintaining their clinical coding workload. There are also opportunities to develop skills in Clinical Coding Auditing or Training.

The responsibilities include mentoring and training new coders, supervising the Coding Team daily, and ensuring all monthly coding deadlines are met. You will support the Clinical Coding Manager in delivering effective coding services.

We seek applicants eager to progress their Clinical Coding careers, with support provided through training, study time, and development opportunities. The role involves ongoing validation, data analysis, and maintaining high coding accuracy and productivity.

Main duties of the job

1. Supervise the Clinical Coding Team, ensuring compliance with national and local deadlines.
2. Provide high-quality, timely coded data.
3. Train and mentor team members, including validation and informal auditing.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is part of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located near Wales and the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and parts of Powys, including Hereford County Hospital and local community hospitals.

We are a forward-looking trust committed to quality improvement and collaborative care, offering a great work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Trust Chairman Russell Hardy emphasizes the strength of our staff and our commitment to care, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, flexible, remote options, compressed hours
• Reference number: 229-COR-7123684-A
• Location: County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER

Job description

For more details on responsibilities, see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential)

• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) or equivalent to degree level
• Postgraduate management qualification or relevant supervisory experience
• Degree-level education or equivalent knowledge/skills as a Clinical Coder
• Continued professional development and attendance at coding workshops

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (Essential)

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Extensive practical knowledge of ICD and OPCS classifications
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

Experience (Essential)

• Training and mentoring clinical coders to a high standard
• Experience with hospital computer systems

• Experience in clinical coding audits (Desirable)

Other requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer details

Wye Valley NHS Trust, County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER

More info: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/