Specialist Clinical Coder

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Clinical Coder

The closing date is 29 June 2025

We're on a learning journey - and you could be part of it.

We are seeking four experienced and motivated Specialist Clinical Coders to join our expanding and dynamic Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK's most respected healthcare organisations, supporting accurate, high-quality coded data that directly impacts funding, service planning, audit and research.

If you're passionate about accurate data, collaborative working, and want to make a real impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, duties and expectations, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
• ECDL

Experience

• Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

Skills

• Ability to analyse and abstract complex records
• Ability to resolve complex coding issues and aptly articulate resolutions to other.
• Able to identify data quality issues and coding workflow impediments and use sound intuition to resolve.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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