Remote ACC Clinical Coder – Band 5 (NHS)

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment & Retention Premium (Band

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Remote ACC Clinical Coder (Band 5) to encode complex activity using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 standards. The post includes a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium and requires ACC qualification with high coding accuracy and audit readiness.

The role supports the coding service, training of junior coders, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure high-quality data for payment by results across wards and specialties.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACC clinical coder with Band 5 level.
• Experience coding using ICD-10/OPCS-4 standards.
• Ability to maintain coding accuracy and participate in audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead coding of complex activity to ensure high-quality data.
• Maintain coding accuracy during audits and national requirements.
• Support training and mentorship for trainees.
• Collaborate with management to validate coded data and monitor quality.

Skills

Clinical coding

Attention to detail

Education

ACC qualification (Clinical Coding)

Tools

ICD-10

OPCS-4

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Remote ACC Clinical Coder (Band 5) to encode complex activity using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 standards. The post includes a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium and requires ACC qualification with high coding accuracy and audit readiness.

The role supports the coding service, training of junior coders, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure high-quality data for payment by results across wards and specialties.