Senior Clinical Coder

NHS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Accredited Clinical Coder with at least two years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for coding clinical information accurately, mentoring junior coders, and ensuring compliance with coding standards. Essential qualifications include the Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification and extensive knowledge of NHS coding procedures. The role offers a competitive salary between £31,049 and £37,796, with a permanent, full-time contract.

Benefits

15% Reward & Recognition payment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Clinical Coding procedures across NHS specialties.
• Commitment to personal development in clinical coding.
• Ability to mentor junior coders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and translate complex clinical information into codes.
• Maintain coding standards and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior coders.
• Participate in audits and document findings.
• Assist in implementing new initiatives in coding practice.

Skills

Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Strong IT skills

High accuracy and strong typing skills

Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills

Logical and analytical problem-solving ability

Education

Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)

A-Level in a logical subject

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Accredited Clinical Coder – Band 5 with 15% Reward & Recognition (R&R) Payment.

The Trust is seeking to appoint an Accredited Clinical Coder with the national award held for at least two years. This exciting opportunity allows the coder to develop skills, support the Clinical Coding Manager, and improve communication between coding staff and clinicians to deliver high‑quality, timely clinical coding.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstract, analyse and translate complex clinical information from patient records into nationally recognised codes with a high degree of accuracy.
• Enter coded data into the Trust’s systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accurate financial reporting.
• Provide coding cover across all specialties during periods of absence while maintaining quality standards.
• Act as lead contact for designated specialties, communicating complex queries to medical staff and ensuring consistency of coding information.
• Mentor junior coders through coaching, motivation, and training.
• Collaborate with Clinical Coding Team Leaders to develop and implement training plans for trainee coders.
• Organise daily workload efficiently, meeting personal coding targets and supporting the team to achieve high standards within agreed time frames.
• Assist in maintaining local and national coding policies, contributing to the development of local variations.
• Participate in audit processes, reviewing external audit reports, documenting findings, and implementing action plans.
• Support implementation of new initiatives and changes to work practice, and promote a learning environment.
• Keep up to date with national coding conventions and updates to medical terminology.
• Monitor stock levels within the department and place orders as required.

Qualifications

Essential: Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC). Demonstrated commitment to personal development.

Desirable: A-Level or equivalent in a logical/analytical subject; Degree or equivalent; European Computer Driving Licence.

Experience

• Extensive experience of Clinical Coding procedures and conventions across a wide range of NHS specialties.
• Team working experience to meet coding deadlines.
• Experience implementing changes in clinical coding practice.
• Mentorship experience (desirable).
• Experience working with clinicians to drive change and service improvement (desirable).

Skills

• Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Specialist understanding of ICD, OPCS, and relevant local variations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient administrative and other clinical systems.
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• High accuracy and strong typing skills.
• Data protection and confidentiality awareness.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex coding rules to others.
• Persuasive communication to influence staff cooperation.
• Logical and analytical problem‑solving ability.
• Motivated, with the capacity to motivate others.
• High concentration and sustained PC work.
• Exposure to sensitive or disturbing clinical detail.
• Presentation skills (desirable).
• Read and SNOMED CT knowledge (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Capacity to explain coding issues to clinicians and staff at all levels.
• Willingness to learn, listen, and address issues in new ways.

Other Essential Requirements

• High concentration and sustained PC work.
• Working under pressure to deadlines.
• Exposure to sensitive or disturbing clinical detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust – Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW.

Contract & Salary

Permanent, Full‑time, Band 5. Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum. Pay scheme: Agenda for Change. 15% R&R payment.

Other Information

Information: Date posted – 10 December 2025.