Clinical Coding Auditor – Hybrid Role Driving Quality

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Hybrid working

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Coding Auditor on a full-time basis with a hybrid working arrangement. The role involves auditing coding data, producing formal reports, and advising staff to improve accuracy.

We welcome applicants with ACC or NHS Digital guidelines familiarity; training towards becoming a TCDS-Approved Auditor may be considered. The Trust supports flexible working and two days per week home working, with a supportive safeguarding and

Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding Qualification and auditor qualifications required.
• Experience with encoder and coding KPIs.
• Experience with benchmarking systems (HED/Dr Foster).
• Extensive coding environment experience.
• Proven ability to manage and train audits.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Advanced MS Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex internal/external audits of clinical coding data.
• Produce formal audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Provide training from audit feedback to staff.
• Develop and track audit plans; manage risks.
• Coordinate external audits per NHS guidelines.
• Collaborate with Trust teams to improve coding quality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NHS policy changes.
• Sign off reporting and KPI development.

Skills

Encoder experience

KPI tracking

Benchmarking systems

Audits management

Excel skills

Word skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Training experience

Negotiation skills

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification

National Auditors Qualification

Relevant diploma or higher degree

Tools

HED benchmarking

Dr Foster benchmarking

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Coding Auditor on a full-time basis with a hybrid working arrangement. The role involves auditing coding data, producing formal reports, and advising staff to improve accuracy.

We welcome applicants with ACC or NHS Digital guidelines familiarity; training towards becoming a TCDS-Approved Auditor may be considered. The Trust supports flexible working and two days per week home working, with a supportive safeguarding and