Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services. Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients. In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit. Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’. The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients. We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS. Job overview Are you ready to lead with purpose in a department redefining what clinical coding means in the NHS? We are currently recruiting 3 FULL-TIME posts for this vacancy, offering a unique opportunity to be part of our expanding leadership team. We're on a learning journey. Following the merger of our clinical coding services across Guy’s, St Thomas’, Royal Brompton and Harefield, we’re building a new kind of service—one that’s not just about assigning codes, but about improving patient care through our Data Hub, which unites operational and research data in a modern digital landscape. As a Clinical Coding Team Manager, you’ll lead and support a team of coders in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This isn’t just a managerial post—it’s a chance to help shape the department’s future. We’re looking for someone operationally strong, and who also sees the bigger picture and dares to challenge the status quo: how coding can drive improvements in patient pathways, service efficiency and outcomes. You’ll be joining a leadership team committed to building a digitally informed workforce—one aligned to our 'Better, Faster, Fairer' patient care strategy. What makes this role special? We are led by a vision. We offer purpose, support and growth in an ambitious culture. We believe coding is about more than finance. It’s about patient care through clarity, accuracy and data. Your voice shapes the journey. You’ll work closely with leaders to influence priorities and direction. If you're ready to lead, support others and help transform coding, this could be your opportunity. Main duties of the job As a Clinical Coding Team Manager, you will lead, support and inspire a team of Clinical Coders in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You’ll ensure accurate and timely clinical coding in line with national standards, oversee data quality, and play a key role in internal audits and training. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will work closely with senior leadership to shape coding strategy, support digital transformation, and drive service improvement. This role requires someone who sees the bigger picture—how data and coding impact patient pathways, financial outcomes, and strategic planning. You’ll contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation and staff development, helping the department evolve in line with new technologies and a broader, data-led vision for clinical coding. Working for our organisation About Us The Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust is a vital part of our healthcare system. We are responsible for accurately translating patient information into codes that are used for billing, research, and planning purposes. Our work directly impacts the Trust's ability to recover income and plan services effectively. Our Team Our team is comprised of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work within demanding time frames. We work closely with clinicians and other departments to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately. Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a Clinical Coding Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing a team of clinical coders while supporting the delivery of high-quality, timely and accurate coded clinical data. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of clinical coding across a merged, multi-site service. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. Person specification Skills Essential criteria Subject matter expert of clinical coding across all specialty groups Challenge the status quo and implement new ideas in a dynamic environment Experience Essential criteria Experience in leading, mentoring and coaching teams Qualifications Essential criteria Accredited Clinical Coding qualification (ACC) Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Medical qualification Project management experience NHS Digital Approved Auditor or Trainer status Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Flexible working We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process. Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now." Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Further details / informal visits contact Name Mo Islam Job title Clinical Coding Office Manager Email address [email protected] Additional information For an informal chat or to learn more, please contact Leilei Zhu, Director of Clinical Coding Services. Please contact Mo Islam to arrange.