Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Coder

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

We're on a learning journey - and you could be part of it.

Following the merger of our clinical coding services across Guy's and St Thomas', Royal Brompton and Harefield, we are recruiting three Band 5 Senior Clinical Coders to join our dynamic and expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in shaping a future-facing coding service across a multi-site Trust.

Our focus isn't just on coding activity - it's about improving patient outcomes through accurate, high-quality clinical data. You'll be helping us build a new kind of service - one that's more integrated, innovative and impactful.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Clinical Coder, you will:

  • accurately abstract and translate complex clinical records into high-quality coded data using ICD-10 and OPCS-4
  • work closely with clinicians, medical secretaries and coders to ensure coding accuracy and timely data entry
  • act as a lead contact for designated specialties, resolving coding queries and improving documentation practices
  • mentor junior coders, supporting training and quality improvement
  • be part of a supportive, diverse, and fast-evolving department where your insight and contribution are valued.

About us

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, medical secretaries, and other staff to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc of HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-COF10784-Y

Job locations

Education Centre, York Road

London

SE1 7NJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, duties and expectations, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, duties and expectations, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EPIC

Skills

Essential

  • Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity,

Desirable

  • Mentorship of junior staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of EPIC

Skills

Essential

  • Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity,

Desirable

  • Mentorship of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Education Centre, York Road

London

SE1 7NJ


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Education Centre, York Road

London

SE1 7NJ


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Coding Office Manager

Mo Islam

mohammed.muminul@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc of HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-COF10784-Y

Job locations

Education Centre, York Road

London

SE1 7NJ


Supporting documents

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