Clinical Coding Team Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Coding Team Manager to lead a dynamic team in redefining clinical coding practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence patient care through accurate data management and coding strategies. You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive service improvements and digital transformation, shaping the future of clinical coding across multiple sites. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to continuous learning and innovation, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient pathways and service efficiency.

Qualifications

• Expertise in clinical coding across all specialty groups.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Clinical Coders in a collaborative environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical coding in line with national standards.

Skills

Clinical Coding Expertise

Team Leadership

Data Quality Oversight

Operational Strategy

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

NHS Digital Approved Auditor or Trainer status

Job description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Are you ready to lead with purpose in a department redefining what clinical coding means in the NHS?

We are currently recruiting 3 FULL-TIME posts for this vacancy, offering a unique opportunity to be part of our expanding leadership team.

We're on a learning journey. Following the merger of our clinical coding services across Guy's, St Thomas', Royal Brompton and Harefield, we're building a new kind of service--one that's not just about assigning codes, but about improving patient care through our Data Hub, which unites operational and research data in a modern digital landscape.

As a Clinical Coding Team Manager, you'll lead and support a team of coders in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This isn't just a managerial post--it's a chance to help shape the department's future. We're looking for someone operationally strong, and who also sees the bigger picture and dares to challenge the status quo: how coding can drive improvements in patient pathways, service efficiency and outcomes.

You'll be joining a leadership team committed to building a digitally informed workforce--one aligned to our 'Better, Faster, Fairer' patient care strategy.

What makes this role special?

• We are led by a vision. We offer purpose, support and growth in an ambitious culture.
• We believe coding is about more than finance. It's about patient care through clarity, accuracy and data.
• Your voice shapes the journey. You'll work closely with leaders to influence priorities and direction.

If you're ready to lead, support others and help transform coding, this could be your opportunity.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Coding Team Manager, you will lead, support and inspire a team of Clinical Coders in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You'll ensure accurate and timely clinical coding in line with national standards, oversee data quality, and play a key role in internal audits and training. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will work closely with senior leadership to shape coding strategy, support digital transformation, and drive service improvement. This role requires someone who sees the bigger picture--how data and coding impact patient pathways, financial outcomes, and strategic planning.

You'll contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation and staff development, helping the department evolve in line with new technologies and a broader, data-led vision for clinical coding.

About us

About Us

The Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust is a vital part of our healthcare system. We are responsible for accurately translating patient information into codes that are used for billing, research, and planning purposes. Our work directly impacts the Trust's ability to recover income and plan services effectively.

Our Team

Our team is comprised of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work within demanding time frames. We work closely with clinicians and other departments to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately.

Job responsibilities

As a Clinical Coding Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing a team of clinical coders while supporting the delivery of high-quality, timely and accurate coded clinical data. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of clinical coding across a merged, multi-site service.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Skills

• Subject matter expert of clinical coding across all specialty groups
• Challenge the status quo and implement new ideas in a dynamic environment

Experience

• Experience in leading, mentoring and coaching teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
• NHS Digital Approved Auditor or Trainer status

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£54,320 to £60,981 a yearp.a Inc HCA (pro rata)