Job overview

To undertake the role of a Clinical Coder to clinical groups or specialties as appropriate, abstracting from patient notes and other information sources and assigning suitable codes onto the Trust’s patient administration system in line with National standards. Attend training sessions as necessary and work to maintain allocated reference manuals and standards manuals so that they are always up to date with national guidance.

We are recruiting and Band 4 Clinical Coders who have completed the NHS Clinical Coding Foundation Course

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Please note that only the Band 4 role is subject to the R&R Premium (subject to renewal in December 2026). This will be applied upon commencement of the role. This will be included in the salary package from the start of employment.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

·         Abstract all the necessary information relating to inpatient activity including diagnoses and surgical procedures from both the case notes and the Trust’s electronic systems and input this into the patient administration system in a timely manner, ensuring coding deadlines are met.

·         Translate clinical information into appropriate codes from various sources, adhering to national and local coding rules and conventions.

·         Demonstrate a commitment to developing coding expertise, working alone and correctly prioritising clinical codes, attending in house workshops and external courses as advised.

·         Maintain and improve personal knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

·         Keep up to date with coding rules and conventions and pass yearly clinical coding audit

·         Raise information queries with responsible clinicians

·         Raise coding queries with appropriate senior staff to ensure consistency and quality of clinical coding data.

·         Respond promptly and positively to requests for coding information from internal and or external information requests

·         Support and motivate junior members of staff in the department.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.