Specialist Clinical Coder
Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£44,806
About the Role
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 specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, and cardiovascular services. We are seeking four experienced and motivated Specialist Clinical Coders to join our expanding and dynamic Clinical Coding Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s most respected healthcare organisations, supporting accurate, high-quality coded data that directly impacts funding, service planning, audit, and research. If you're passionate about accurate data and collaborative working, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Specialist Clinical Coder, you will: accurately abstract, analyse, and assign complex diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications; work closely with clinical teams to validate and enhance the quality of coded data; take the lead on specific specialties and complex coding scenarios; act as a mentor to junior coders and support their development; contribute to clinical engagement, KPI monitoring, audit preparation, and data quality improvement.
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 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 committed to delivering high-quality work within demanding time frames. We work closely with clinicians, medical secretaries, and other staff to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately.
Experience
Essential criteria: Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity; Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Skills
Essential criteria: Ability to analyse and abstract complex records; Ability to resolve complex coding issues and aptly articulate resolutions to others; Able to identify data quality issues and coding workflow impediments and use sound intuition to resolve.
Qualifications
Essential criteria: Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC); Desirable criteria: ECDL.
