Coding Analyst & Clinical Engagement Lead
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, LE15WW
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
20 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding Department at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for an experienced and motivat...
Validate coded clinical activity by reviewing electronic patient records and source documentation to support accurate clinical coding, appropriate HRG allocation and correct tariff reimbursement.
Support improvement in the depth, specificity and timeliness of clinical coding by identifying documentation gaps, coding issues and opportunities for optimisation.
Resolve complex clinical coding and documentation issues through application of specialist knowledge, professional judgement and engagement with clinicians, escalating only matters requiring management intervention, policy decisions or specialist clinical clarification.
Contribute to sustained improvements in data quality and income recovery by maintaining clear validation evidence, recording amendments and supporting tracking of financial impact where coding is amended.
Use findings from validation, audit and query resolution to identify specialty-specific themes, recurring errors and training needs for the Clinical Coding Management Team.
Please see the detailed Job description and person specification attached to the Job advertisement ,
The post holder will provide specialist expertise in clinical coding validation, clinical documentation improvement and coding optimisation across the Trust. Working autonomously, they will analyse highly complex patient records, resolve complex coding and documentation issues, and provide expert advice to clinicians, managers and senior leaders on clinical coding standards, national payment rules and data quality requirements.
The post holder will lead engagement with clinical teams to improve documentation quality, support service improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance coding accuracy, HRG allocation and tariff reimbursement. They will influence changes in clinical documentation and coding practice through specialist advice, training, audit findings and improvement programmes.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Degree or equivalent experience
- Holds National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
Desirable
- Working towards or holds Clinical Coding Audit qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable (5 years+) NHS experience, within the Clinical Coding Function
- Good understanding of HSMR and SHMI
- Implementing change in clinical coding working practices & Developing/implementing policies/procedures
- Extensive validation experience with clinical staff & Proven experience of engaging with clinicians to improve clinical documentation quality, coding accuracy and data quality outcomes
- Expert knowledge of clinical coding standards, national tariff/payment rules, data quality frameworks and NHS income flows
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic patient administration systems Knowledge and understanding of NHS commissioning and benchmarking.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills with proven ability to engage clinicians, senior managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver service improvement. .
- Ability to communicate highly complex financial and coding information clearly to a range of audiences including clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels including presentations to large audiences or senior staff
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex issues including use of analytical skills and judgment where opinion is divided, e.g. when coding complex cases or procedures previously not coded
- Ability to evaluate financial, operational and quality impacts of coding improvement initiatives
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Effective planning and organisational skills
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative to determine, prioritise and manage own workload, influencing others to achieve agreed goals and targets
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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