Senior Clinical Coder — Real-Time, Cross-Site & Mentorship

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£6,000 attraction incentive payment

Relocation support

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to deliver accurate coding across wards, theatres and MDTs. The role supports real-time data capture and complex mortality cases, with opportunities to mentor developing coders and lead audit or service improvement initiatives.

The post offers hybrid working and a clear competency-based career pathway, alongside an attraction incentive and potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding across multiple specialties.
• Demonstrated sustained coding accuracy (typically ≥90%).
• Ability to mentor and support developing coders.
• Interest in contributing to audit and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, accurate coding across specialties.
• Support real-time data capture in clinical environments.
• Code complex and mortality cases and support validation activity.
• Mentor junior coders and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

NCCQ Accredited Coder

Clinical coding experience

Mentoring/leadership

Audit and data quality

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Coder to deliver accurate coding across wards, theatres and MDTs. The role supports real-time data capture and complex mortality cases, with opportunities to mentor developing coders and lead audit or service improvement initiatives.

The post offers hybrid working and a clear competency-based career pathway, alongside an attraction incentive and potential relocation support.