Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Clinical Coder

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Job summary

We're on a journey to transform clinical coding and shape the future of digital health - and you could be part of it.

We are seeking six experienced and motivated Specialist Clinical Coders to join our dynamic Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

We're here to nurture future digital leaders and grow as one team. We work closely with our Talent Management and Organisation Development teams to create clear career pathways and a development-focused retention scheme that supports every colleague to grow and progress.

This is what modern coding looks like at Guy's and St Thomas':

Curious minds. Cross-disciplinary teams. The confidence to innovate within a world-class digital ecosystem. A willingness to disrupt the status quo.

If you're ready to grow your career in a department that values insight as much as output - and wants to place coders at the heart of the NHS's digital future - we'd love to hear from you.

This role follows a hybrid working model. Onsite presence is expected as and when business needs require (typically 1 or 2 days per week) to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency as the department continues its transformation.

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

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.

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-COF10974-Y

Job locations

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)

Desirable

ECDL

Experience

Essential

Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

Skills

Essential

Ability to analyse and abstract complex records
Ability to resolve complex coding issues and aptly articulate resolutions
Able to identify data quality issues and coding workflow impediments and use sound intuition to resolve

Desirable

Working knowledge of SQL to interrogate data

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)

Desirable

ECDL

Experience

Essential

Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

Skills

Essential

Ability to analyse and abstract complex records
Ability to resolve complex coding issues and aptly articulate resolutions
Able to identify data quality issues and coding workflow impediments and use sound intuition to resolve

Desirable

Working knowledge of SQL to interrogate data

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

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

London

SE1 7NJ

Employer's website

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