Senior Clinical Coding Analyst

FHFT Education Academy; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment & Retention Premia (20%)

Hybrid working

Onsite two days per week

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Slough is seeking a Senior Clinical Coding Analyst to join a hybrid team. The role requires on-site presence at Frimley Park or Wexham Park hospitals at least two days per week, with flexible home/office options and a salary range of £33,677 to £40,996 per annum, including HCAS.

Applicants must hold Accredited Clinical Coder status. The post offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration and service improvement across our trust and digital

Qualifications

• ACC Coding Qualification within the last 3 years.
• GCSEs including Biology as a minimum.
• BSc/Foundation Degree in a related science subject.

Responsibilities

• Analyse patient records and assign ICD-10/OPCS-4 codes accurately.
• Ensure coding meets national standards and deadlines.
• Support income assurance, clinical audit and performance reporting with high-quality data.
• Collaborate with clinicians to resolve coding queries and improve documentation.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Clinical coding knowledge

Communication skills

Data quality awareness

Education

ACC Coding Qualification

AS/NVQ level 3 with Biology GCSEs

BSc/Foundation Degree related science

Job description

Main area Clinical Coding Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: 5 days out of 7 days Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working
• Other

37.5 hours per week (Hybrid - onsite/home option, this post is not fully remote) Job ref 151-LC5135

Site Wexham Park Hospital or Frimley Park Hospital Town Slough, Berkshire Salary £33,677 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS (+20% R&R) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Clinical Coding team at Frimley Health are seeking a permanent Senior Clinical Coding Analyst to join our experienced and supportive onsite team. This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work onsite for a minimum of two days per week at either Frimley Park Hospital or Wexham Park Hospital in Slough.

We recognise the value of flexibility but also the benefits of working together. Our hybrid approach combines independent working with opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentoring and professional development. Some of our best learning, problem-solving and service improvement happens when colleagues come together.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, trust and continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical coding that supports income assurance, clinical audit, mortality reporting, service planning and performance monitoring across the Trust.

We offer a 20% Recruitment & Retention Premia (reviewed annually), a supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to service improvement, digital transformation and innovation within Clinical Coding.

Please note: Applications will only be accepted from candidates who hold the Accredited Clinical Coder qualification.

Main duties of the job

• Analyse patient records and assign accurate clinical codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Ensure coding is completed to national standards and within reporting deadlines.
• Support income assurance, clinical audit, performance reporting and statutory returns through high-quality coded data.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to resolve coding queries and improve documentation quality.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Contribute to ongoing digital transformation and innovation within the Clinical Coding service.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities

NOTE: Applications will only be accepted for those holding the Accredited Clinical Coding qualification.

Person specification

Qualfiications

• ACC Coding Qualification in the last 3 years
• Educated to a minimum of AS/NVQ level 3 standard with GCSEs (equivalent or higher) including Biology
• BSC/Foundation Degree in a related science subject.

Knowledge or experience

• Analyse and interpret complex medical terminology/documentation using sound evidence based judgements
• Knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology
• Experience of dealing with complex data quality issues and working with wider Trust staff to resolution
• Good understanding of the clinical coding profession, its place in the NHS with the ability to communicate this effectively
• Achieved ACC status and number of years experience
• Significant experience of coding across a wide range of specialties within an Acute or Tertiary NHS environment
• Coding Experience within an Acute Trust

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to analyse and interpret complex medical terminology/documentation using sound evidenced based judgements
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and up to date clinical coding standards.
• Ability to analyse and justify complex HRGs
• Accuracy, attention to detail and good time management are vital to this role
• Strong propensity for learning and self-development
• High level of interpersonal skills both verbal and written, with ability to communicate effectively with both co-workers and very senior clinical staff

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Jayne Turner Job title Head of Clinical Coding and Data Quality Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03006 144812 Additional information

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