Trainee Clinical Coder/Clinical Coder

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Clinical Coder/Clinical Coder (NHS AfC: Band 3) at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The role supports accurate clinical coding to translate patient data into national codes, influencing patient care insights and NHS resource planning.

The post involves analysing records, applying ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, and developing expertise with structured training and study support.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex clinical records and assign diagnostic and procedural codes using national standards.
• Apply national clinical coding classifications, standards and guidance for high-quality data.
• Collaborate with clinicians to clarify documentation and resolve coding queries.
• Contribute to clinical coding audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor less experienced coders and promote best practice.

Skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Stakeholder communication

Workload management

Deadline-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Willingness to gain NCCQ

Clinical Coding Standards Course (Band 4 only)

Job description

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £25,760 - £31,157 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59

Trainee Clinical Coder/Clinical Coder

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Shortlisting to take place: 30.09.26

Interview expected to take place W/C: 05.10.26

Help turn patient care into meaningful data that shapes the future of healthcare.

The care delivered in hospitals doesn't end when a patient goes home. Have you ever wondered how that care is translated into the trusted information that helps improve patient services, supports clinical research, ensures the NHS receives the resources it needs to care for its communities?

If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving complex problems, have an eye for detail & want to make a real difference behind the scenes, a career in Clinical Coding could be what you're looking for.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for Clinical Coding Specialists to join our friendly, highly skilled and supportive Clinical Coding team. Whether you're already an experienced coder or looking to develop specialist expertise in this unique profession, you'll be joining a service that plays a vital role in delivering high-quality healthcare.

Clinical Coders translate information from patient records—including diagnoses, treatments and procedures—into nationally recognised clinical codes.

These codes do far more than record activity. They provide the data that helps improve patient safety, supports clinical research, informs service planning and ensures healthcare is accurately represented across the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Accurate clinical coding is also fundamental to the Trust's financial sustainability, supporting service recovery and investment in frontline care.

As a Clinical Coding Specialist, you'll work on a wide range of complex and specialist patient records, analysing detailed clinical information and applying national coding standards to produce accurate, high-quality data.

This is a role where your expertise directly contributes to better healthcare. The quality of your work influences national datasets, supports operational and strategic decision-making and helps the Trust continue its journey of recovery and transformation.

In this role you will:

• Analyse complex clinical records, assign accurate diagnostic & procedural codes using national standards.
• Apply national clinical coding classifications, standards & guidance to ensure high-quality coded data.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians to clarify documentation & resolve complex coding queries.
• Contribute to clinical coding audits & quality improvement initiatives.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge, mentoring less experienced coders and promoting best practice.
• Help ensure the Trust's clinical activity is accurately reflected, supporting operational planning, service development & financial recovery.

If you have not yet achieved the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), we'll provide structured training, protected learning time and ongoing support to help you successfully complete the qualification.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details of the role and requirements.

Person specification

Experience

• Previous experience within the NHS or an acute hospital setting

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, have the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to relate to staff at all levels in an organisation and to build strong working relationships.
• Able to manage regular workload
• Work flexibly to meet varying deadlines and targets.
• Excellent attention to detail and keyboard skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• A thorough understanding of the clinical coding classifications currently in use (ICD10 and OPCS4).
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms.
• Understanding of importance of Data Quality in Clinical Coding.

Qualifications

• Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Willingness to work towards National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
• Completed Clinical Coding Standards Course (Band 4 only)