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Clinical Coder Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Derby, DE22 3NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

20 October 2026

1 day left

Job description

Due to the continued growth of our service, we are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Accredited Clinical Coders (ACC) to join our expanding Clinica...

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality clinical coding service across the Trust, ensuring accurate and timely clinical coding in line with national standards, guidelines and reporting requirements.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in your coding abilities

A proactive approach to maintaining high standards of coding accuracy and data quality

A sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

The ability to manage a varied workload effectively in a busy environment and consistently meet deadlines

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of attendance at an accredited Clinical Coding Standards Course and, where applicable, a Clinical Coding Refresher Course.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality coded data and continuous professional development.

Closing date of applications: 20th October 2026

Interview date: 3rd November 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential: - Accredited Clinical Coder; - Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the importance of coding and it's uses

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable clinical coding experience in a similar acute setting.
  • Knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality issues.
  • Awareness of the impact of clinically coded data on Healthcare Resource Group ( HRG) allocation

Desirable: - Experience of coding a wide range of specialties.; - Wide understanding of NHS funding arrangements.

Skills and Ability

Essential: - Ability to motivate, coach and impart knowledge to colleagues.

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Present & communicate information to varying levels of staff in a clear and confident manner.
  • Demonstrate excellent negotiation and persuasion skills in sometimes challenging situations.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

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About the employer

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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