Lead Clinical Coding & Data Quality Specialist

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor in Croydon on a temporary 3-month basis. The role leads the clinical coding team, improves data quality, and ensures accurate coding per national standards.

The candidate should hold ACC, have post-qualification coding experience, and be adept at audits, policy maintenance, and staff development, while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACC qualification is essential.
• Post-ACC experience across a broad range of specialties.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10, OPCS, coding standards, and coding audit processes.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting coding teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Clinical Coders and Data Quality Officers.
• Assist with day-to-day management of clinical coding and data quality functions.
• Provide guidance on coding queries, audits, and data quality corrections.
• Ensure coding is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Support development and implementation of coding audit programmes.
• Conduct reviews and validation exercises to identify training needs and promote best practice.
• Investigate data quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Support education of staff on accurate coding and data quality.
• Maintain coding policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and compliance requirements.

Skills

ACC qualification

Post-ACC coding experience

ICD-10

OPCS

coding audits

supervising coding teams

communication

data protection

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor in Croydon on a temporary 3-month basis. The role leads the clinical coding team, improves data quality, and ensures accurate coding per national standards.

The candidate should hold ACC, have post-qualification coding experience, and be adept at audits, policy maintenance, and staff development, while communicating effectively with stakeholders.