Remote Clinical Coder - Part-Time Fixed-Term (Maternity)

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital; Headley; Remote; GBP 9,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuffield Health is seeking a part-time Clinical Coder to join our remote team on a maternity cover contract until 31 July 2027. You will code hospital episodes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 across NHS and private activity, delivering accurate, timely results.

ACC status is mandatory, with strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the ability to work independently within a virtual team. The role is home-based with occasional travel for team meetings; competitive salary is

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Clinical Coder in a healthcare environment.
• Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status mandatory.
• Good knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to sustain high volume and high-quality work product, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a larger/virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Clinical Coding service for all Nuffield Health hospitals.
• Accurately assign ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes to hospital episodes covering NHS and privately funded activity.
• Code activity from a wide range of clinical specialties.
• Respond professionally to queries from hospitals and consultant surgeons.
• Escalate any issues to the Specialist Lead or Clinical Coding Manager, when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical coding experience

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

ACC status

Job description

Nuffield Health is seeking a part-time Clinical Coder to join our remote team on a maternity cover contract until 31 July 2027. You will code hospital episodes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 across NHS and private activity, delivering accurate, timely results.

ACC status is mandatory, with strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the ability to work independently within a virtual team. The role is home-based with occasional travel for team meetings; competitive salary is