Remote Clinical Coder ( Band 4 +5% R&R)
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
To undertake the role of a Clinical Coder to clinical groups or specialties as appropriate, abstracting from patient notes and other information sourc...
- Take lead responsibility for the coding of complex activity including deceased patients to the highest standard of quality coded data as verified by audit
- Maintain coding accuracy when audited in line with national requirements
- Assist the Management team in validation of coded data and to monitor and report on performance and data quality issues as appropriate
- Organise and take lead responsibility for the cover of absent team members, extraction of clinical information from patient's case notes and the coding of this information across a variety of wards and specialities
- Participate in the development and management of coding services to enhance the accuracy of clinical coding
- Exhibit expert knowledge of clinical coding data aspects in support of Payment by Results and participate in the management of the clinical coding service to provide accurate, timely and completed coded clinical data for all episodes of care for all specialties within the Trust using ICD10 and OPCS4
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- A good level of education, Minimum GCSE or equivalent C and above in English, Maths and Science.
- Attendance and completion of Clinical Coding Standards Course from an approved centre.
- Completion of appropriate clinical coding courses, including up to date with refresher training.
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in healthcare related degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of personal computers or aptitude to learn new packages.
- Previous employment in an acute NHS Trust.
Desirable
- Experience analysing and appropriately coding complex clinical information across a wide range of clinical specialities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology/medical terminology.
- Comprehensive knowledge/understanding of health records and hospital procedures.
Desirable
- Completion of clinical coding e-Learning modules.
Skills
Essential
- High degree of interpersonal/organisational skills with the ability to build upon them.
- Accurate keyboard/IT skills.
- The ability to interpret written and oral information accurately.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates ability to challenge and question by reasonable argument.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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