Lead Clinical Coder – Data Quality & Training

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to manage the clinical coding of inpatient and day-case episodes across hospital specialties.

You will translate information from the electronic patient record into ICD10 and OPCS4 codes, work with clinicians to resolve coding queries, and mentor less experienced coders. The role supports data-quality and cross-site collaboration within University Hospitals Tees.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding and data quality.
• Ability to mentor less experienced coders and develop junior staff.
• Effective liaison with clinicians to verify coded data.
• Understanding of ICD10 and OPCS4 coding rules and conventions.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical information from the electronic patient record to translate into ICD10 and OPCS4 codes accurately.
• Ensure coded data is complete and accurate, impacting financial revenue and mortality indicators.
• Discuss complex information with clinicians and convey coding standards clearly.
• Plan, prioritise and meet monthly deadlines while supporting junior coders.
• Attend meetings and contribute to data-quality improvements across sites.

Job description

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to manage the clinical coding of inpatient and day-case episodes across hospital specialties.

You will translate information from the electronic patient record into ICD10 and OPCS4 codes, work with clinicians to resolve coding queries, and mentor less experienced coders. The role supports data-quality and cross-site collaboration within University Hospitals Tees.