Clinical Coder Specialist
Posted 4 hours 50 minutes ago by UHDB
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Description
Main area Clinical Coding Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
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.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it's important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats oryou require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on
The Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Care Leavers Covenant and is committed to supporting care-experienced people into employment.
Applicants who identify as a care leaver and who meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this within your application.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here's more about the role and what we're looking for;
Job overview Due to the continued growth of our service, we are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Accredited Clinical Coders (ACC) to join our expanding Clinical Coding Team.
At UHDB, we recognise the vital role clinical coding plays in patient care, service planning and Trust performance. We are committed to supporting our coding workforce and offer
We are looking for reliable, adaptable and motivated individuals committed to maintaining high standards of coding accuracy and data quality while meeting commissioning and reporting deadlines.
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality coding service across the Trust and will be supported in their professional development.
The recruitment process will include a practical coding assessment.
If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality coded data and would like to join a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job 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.
You will have:
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
Working for our organisation 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.
In return we will offer:
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
. click apply for full job details
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
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.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it's important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats oryou require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on
The Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Care Leavers Covenant and is committed to supporting care-experienced people into employment.
Applicants who identify as a care leaver and who meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this within your application.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here's more about the role and what we're looking for;
Job overview Due to the continued growth of our service, we are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Accredited Clinical Coders (ACC) to join our expanding Clinical Coding Team.
At UHDB, we recognise the vital role clinical coding plays in patient care, service planning and Trust performance. We are committed to supporting our coding workforce and offer
- Competitive salary and NHS benefits package
- Flexible working, including remote and hybrid options
- Negotiable hours to support work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development, including Specialty Workshops and Refresher Courses
- A supportive, experienced and collaborative team
- Opportunities to develop specialist coding knowledge and skills
We are looking for reliable, adaptable and motivated individuals committed to maintaining high standards of coding accuracy and data quality while meeting commissioning and reporting deadlines.
The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality coding service across the Trust and will be supported in their professional development.
The recruitment process will include a practical coding assessment.
If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality coded data and would like to join a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job 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.
You will have:
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
Working for our organisation 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.
In return we will offer:
- 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.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
. click apply for full job details