Job summary
- Main area
- Multi-specialty
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (NA)
- Job ref
- 200-NN-712942-A&C-RB-DE
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Tooting
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 This post attracts 20% RRP
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Coding Officer
Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Clinical Coding Officer to join our dynamic Clinical Coding team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our department, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues to uphold our commitment to accurate, efficient, and expert clinical coding. By adhering to national coding standards, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Trust can optimise its income and enhance the quality of data used for improving patient care and service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about clinical coding and eager to contribute to the ongoing development and success of our department.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate and timely clinical coding across the Trust, ensuring full adherence to national standards, Trust policies, and National Tariff requirements. This includes managing and prioritising workloads, resolving complex coding queries, and contributing to improvements in coding accuracy, documentation quality, and operational processes. The post holder also supports staff training, implements new national directives, participates in audits, represents the department in meetings, and contributes to the ongoing development and strategic direction of the clinical coding service.
To fulfil these responsibilities, the post holder works closely with a wide range of stakeholders. Key relationships include daily collaboration with the clinical coding team and regular engagement with clinicians to clarify documentation and resolve coding issues.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Completed the Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Good Standards of General Education
- Clinical Coding Standards Refresher within the last 3 years
Desirable criteria
- Previous training in clinical environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years clinical coding experience in different specialties in an acute NHS setting
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of Anatomy and Physiology
- Good knowledge of medical terminology
- Good understanding of OPCS-4 and ICD-10
- Good knowledge of Coding Standards
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of SNOMED-CT
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, e.g. Excel
- Well-developed Interpersonal skills
- Ability to research and verify information effectively
Personal Qaulities
Essential criteria
- Well-organised with ability to plan, prioritise, and manage own wrokload
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Adaptable and responsive to change
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development
- Committed to promoting and supporting equality, diversity and inclusion
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carol Manicad, ACC
- Job title
- Head of Coding
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02087251314
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