Specialist Clinical Coder

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Specialist Clinical Coder to join the Clinical Coding Department. You will expertly abstract, analyse and assign complex diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4, working with clinical teams to ensure data quality and accuracy.

The role supports mentoring junior coders, contributes to KPI monitoring and audits, and participates in transformation initiatives within a hybrid working model (onsite 1–2 days per week).

Qualifications

• Accurately abstract, analyse and assign complex diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.
• Work with clinical teams to validate and enhance coded data quality.
• Mentor junior coders and support their development.
• Contribute to KPI monitoring, audits and data quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract, analyse, and assign codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure data quality and accuracy of coding.
• Lead on complex coding scenarios and specialties.
• Support junior coders’ development and provide guidance.

Skills

ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding

Clinical collaboration

Mentoring junior coders

Data quality improvement

Job description

Please note: this advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We're on a journey to transform clinical coding and shape the future of digital health - and you could be part of it.

We are seeking one experienced and motivated Specialist Clinical Coder to join our dynamic Clinical Coding Department at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

We’re here to nurture future digital leaders and grow as one team. We work closely with our Talent Management and Organisation Development teams to create clear career pathways and a development-focused retention scheme that supports every colleague to grow and progress.

This is what modern coding looks like at Guy's and St Thomas':

Curious minds. Cross-disciplinary teams. The confidence to innovate within a world-class digital ecosystem. A willingness to disrupt the status quo.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a department that values insight as much as output – and wants to place coders at the heart of the NHS’s digital future – we’d love to hear from you.

This role follows a hybrid working model. Onsite presence is expected as and when business needs require (typically 1 or 2 days per week) to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency as the department continues its transformation.

As a Specialist Clinical Coder, You Will

• Accurately abstract, analyse, and assign complex diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications
• Work closely with clinical teams to validate and enhance the quality of coded data
• Take the lead on specific specialties and complex coding scenarios
• Act as a mentor to junior coders and support their development
• Contribute to clinical engagement, KPI monitoring, audit preparation and data quality improvement

About Us

The Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust is a vital part of our healthcare system. We are responsible for accurately translating patient information into codes that are used for billing, research, and planning purposes. Our work directly impacts the Trust's ability to recover income and plan services effectively.

Our Team

Our team is comprised of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work within demanding time frames. We work closely with clinicians, medical secretaries, and other staff to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately.

We are committed to fair and transparent recruitment. Candidates invited to interview will have the opportunity to receive clear and constructive feedback to support their ongoing development.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mo Islam Job title: Clinical Coding Office Manager Email address: [e-mail]