Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment seeks a Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor to lead coding operations remotely for Croydon Healthcare Services. You will mentor coders, drive accuracy, and align coding with DSP standards and SUS PbR processes.

The role requires ACC status with extensive post-qualification experience, a degree-level qualification, and strong knowledge of national coding rules and confidentiality legislation.

Qualifications

• ACC status accredited with substantial post-qualification experience (5+ years across diverse specialties).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent (Science or Medicine desirable).
• Deep knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, national coding rules and confidentiality legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical coding operations and supervise staff, including conducting PDRs and personal development plans.
• Extract and translate clinical information into ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes in line with national standards.
• Assist with coding audits, information governance, DSP toolkit compliance and data quality issue resolution.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to optimize outpatient procedure capture and staff education on coding pathways.
• Identify training gaps and promote efficient data capture to meet national financial flow deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical coding

Data quality

Auditing

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Tools

NHS DSP toolkit

Job description

Position

Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor

Employment Type

Contract (3 Months Initial, Extension Potential)

Location

Remote / Work from Home (Croydon Healthcare Services)

Role Summary

Lead clinical coding operations and data quality initiatives while directly translating complex medical records into standardized coding formats (ICD-10 and OPCS-4). This position balances high-level supervision-mentoring staff, managing PDRs, and resolving complex coding queries-with hands-on extraction and auditing. You will work closely with departmental leadership to align coding accuracy with Trust Business Plans, SUS PbR processes, and national Data Security and Protection (DSP) standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Development: Mentor Clinical Coders and Data Quality Officers, oversee annual Performance Developmental Reviews (PDRs), set individual objectives, and establish structured personal development plans.
• Coding Execution & Accuracy: Extract and translate clinical information from physical notes, electronic discharge summaries, and Trust systems into accurate ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes in compliance with national standards.
• Data Quality & Audit Support: Assist the Audit Manager with comprehensive coding audits, Information Governance/DSP toolkit compliance, and resolving data quality issues flagged via dashboards, data warehouses, or support tickets.
• Outpatient & Specialty Engagement: Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to optimize outpatient procedure capturing, design updated outcome forms, and educate staff on correct recording pathways.
• Process & Workflow Improvement: Identify training gaps through random validation checks, promote efficient data capture practices, and ensure timely entry onto the Trust's PAS to meet strict national financial flow deadlines.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status with substantial post-qualification experience (5+ years across diverse specialties desired).
• Education: Degree-level qualification or equivalent (a background in Science or Medicine is highly desirable).
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, national coding rules, and confidentiality legislation.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership capabilities to guide junior coders, manage high-pressure deadlines, and drive team performance.
• In-depth understanding of Data Quality frameworks, HRGs, and NHS financial flows.
• Sharp analytical, communication, and keying skills with a solution-oriented mindset.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy