Remote ACC Clinical Coder (Band 5 +10% R&R)

UHCW; Coventry; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Recruitment & Retention Premium

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Remote ACC Clinical Coder (Band 5) to undertake coding of complex patient data and ensure high-quality coded data in line with national standards.

The role includes leading coding for complex cases, maintaining accuracy, and supporting the coding team with audits and training. Band 5 includes a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium, subject to renewal.

Qualifications

• Good level of education; GCSEs in English, Maths and Science (C or above).
• Completion of NCCQ or equivalent clinical coding courses and up-to-date refresher training.
• Educated to undergraduate degree level; qualified clinical coding auditor/trainer.

Responsibilities

• Lead coding of complex activity including deceased patients to the highest standard of quality coded data.
• Maintain coding accuracy when audited in line with national requirements.
• Assist management in validation of coded data and monitor data quality issues.
• Organise cover for absent team members and extract clinical information from notes for coding across wards and specialties.
• Participate in development and management of coding services to enhance accuracy of clinical coding.
• Provide expert knowledge of coding data for Payment by Results and ensure timely, complete data across episodes.

Skills

Communication of coding rules

Data analysis

Time management

Team collaboration

Motivation and leadership

Windows proficiency

Education

GCSE English/Math/Science

NCCQ clinical coding courses

Undergraduate degree

Qualified clinical coding auditor/trainer

Tools

3M Medicode

Job description

Remote ACC Clinical Coder (Band 5 +10% R&R)

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Clinical Coding Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week (The band 5 role is inclusive of 10% R&R subject to yearly renewal) Job ref 218-AC-B5-8071202-C

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

To undertake the role of a Clinical Coder to clinical groups or specialties as appropriate, abstracting from patient notes and other information sources and assigning suitable codes onto the Trust’s patient administration system in line with National standards. Attend training sessions as necessary and work to maintain allocated reference manuals and standards manuals so that they are always up to date with national guidance.

We are recruiting Band 5 ACC-qualified Clinical Coders (with a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium).

Please note that only the Band 5 role is subject to the R&R Premium (subject to renewal in December 2026). This will be applied upon commencement of the role. This will be included in the salary package from the start of employment.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Main duties of the job

• Take lead responsibility for the coding of complex activity including deceased patients to the highest standard of quality coded data as verified by audit
• Maintain coding accuracy when audited in line with national requirements
• Assist the Management team in validation of coded data and to monitor and report on performance and data quality issues as appropriate
• Organise and take lead responsibility for the cover of absent team members, extraction of clinical information from patient’s case notes and the coding of this information across a variety of wards and specialities
• Participate in the development and management of coding services to enhance the accuracy of clinical coding
• Exhibit expert knowledge of clinical coding data aspects in support of Payment by Results and participate in the management of the clinical coding service to provide accurate, timely and completed coded clinical data for all episodes of care for all specialties within the Trust using ICD10 and OPCS4

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Head of Clinical Administration in the development and delivery of training sessions and feedback to clinical coders, clinicians and managers in order to improve the quality of clinical coded data
• Support the Clinical Coding team with answering coding queries from all areas of the Trust as and when required
• Take responsibility for maintaining and continuously developing in depth analysis of clinically coded data. Work closely with the Clinical Coding team in order to ensure that the Trust maximises its quality of coded data whilst conforming to clinical coding rules and conventions
• Feedback and participate in clinical audits or validation work as required by the clinical team to ensure high quality documentation.
• Participate in audits with the Clinical Coding Auditor to ensure that the Trust always has high quality clinically coded data available for the purpose of analysis and income generation
• Respond positively to clinical coding queries from outside the department, ensuring that the information supplied is both accurate and suitable for its intended purpose
• Provide mentor/coaching support to the Clinical Coding trainees to aid development and knowledge.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A good level of education, Minimum GCSE or equivalent C and above in English, Maths and Science. NCCQ(UK) Completion of appropriate clinical coding courses, including up to date with refresher training.
• Educated to undergraduate degree level. Qualified clinical coding auditor/trainer.

Experience

• At least two years Clinical Coding experience. Experience analysing and appropriately coding complex clinical information across a wide range of clinical specialities. Previous employment in an acute NHS Trust.
• Experience with EPR systems Experience with 3M Medicode. Experience coding all specialties including Neurosurgery, T&O and obstetrics.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology terms in relation to clinical coding. Comprehensive knowledge/understanding of health records and hospital procedures.
• Knowledge of mortality quality indicators.

Skills

• Ability to use clinical coding knowledge to communicate complex coding rules to clinical and non-clinical staff. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data. Ability to work to deadline whilst maintaining high quality. Ability to work in partnership with others to deliver deadline targets. Ability to motivate others. Good level of competence in Windows-based applications

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

To ensure that we provide world‑class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third‑party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre‑employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre‑employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.