• Job Description

  Req#: C9391-25-1213?language=en&page=128&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coders who is self-motivated and competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialties. As well as understanding the need for high quality coded data to support healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research.The trust is looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills. The role will require you to work to strict deadlines, whilst still paying attention to detail and always maintaining a high level of accuracy.

  This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Barnet Hospital

  o This post attracts 17.5% RRP paymento As a team we offer a flexible approach to working. A combination of site based and remote opportunities are available.o We welcome staff who work from home/agile workers and your commutable distance can be further afieldo Flexibility with working times and supporting healthy work life balance.

  Main duties of the job

  The Qualified Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows through abstracting and analysing complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documentation and translating this into coded form in line with National Clinical Coding Standards using ICD10 and OPCS4 Classifications.

  Clinical coding targets will be set in line with completeness, timeliness and accuracy of coding. Other key responsibilities include assisting with clinical coding and workflow audits, representing the clinical coding department at multidisciplinary meetings and providing advice and guidance to more junior members of the coding department in coding rules; identifying any associated training needs.

  About us

  The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  391-RFL-7193942

  Job locations

  Barnet Hospital

  Wellhouse Lane

  Barnet

  EN5 3DJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • National Clinical Coding Qualification
  • Educated to GCSE level including qualifications in English and Maths
  • Training completed in ICD10/OPCS4 coding to National Coding standard

  Desirable

  • GCSE or equivalent in Human Biology
  • ECDL or computer proficiency certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven experience as a trained clinical coder working in an NHS trust

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering in-house training to trainee clinical coders
  • Previous experience of using Medicode encoder

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • High level of knowledge of medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology terms
  • Knowledge of clinical coding rules and conventions
  • Planning and organisational skills to ensure departmental targets are fully met

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of HRGs and their uses
  • Training Skills

  Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Able to meet deadlines and targets

  Other

  Essential

  • A positive and professional approach to work at all times
  • Commitment to training and learning new skills through attendance at in-house

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • National Clinical Coding Qualification
  • Educated to GCSE level including qualifications in English and Maths
  • Training completed in ICD10/OPCS4 coding to National Coding standard

  Desirable

  • GCSE or equivalent in Human Biology
  • ECDL or computer proficiency certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven experience as a trained clinical coder working in an NHS trust

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering in-house training to trainee clinical coders
  • Previous experience of using Medicode encoder

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • High level of knowledge of medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology terms
  • Knowledge of clinical coding rules and conventions
  • Planning and organisational skills to ensure departmental targets are fully met

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of HRGs and their uses
  • Training Skills

  Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Able to meet deadlines and targets

  Other

  Essential

  • A positive and professional approach to work at all times
  • Commitment to training and learning new skills through attendance at in-house

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Barnet Hospital

  Wellhouse Lane

  Barnet

  EN5 3DJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Barnet Hospital

  Wellhouse Lane

  Barnet

  EN5 3DJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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