Job summary
Looking to take your clinical coding career further?
This is more than just another coding role - it's a chance to lead, shape, and grow within a Trust that values your skills and supports your ambitions.
At Humber Health Partnership, we know experienced Clinical Coders have choices - so why choose us?
As a Clinical Coder Health Group Lead, you'll take your expertise to the next level by stepping into a role with genuine influence. You'll have autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to directly impact data quality, clinical outcomes, and team development.
We're not just filling a post - we're building future leaders. And where better to grow than within a genuinely supportive team that feels more like family - something all too rare and undervalued in today's working world.
So, whether you're currently in a Band 5 role and want more variety, responsibility and progression, or you're ready to move from a Band 4 position and prove yourself in a senior role with full support - this is the perfect next step.
Main duties of the job
As aClinical Coder Health Group Lead, You should be able to accurately code using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications will be key, as you work with the Solventum Medicode Coding System.
You'll also be collaborating directly with other Health Group Leads.providing critical feedback on complex cases, and driving improvements in coding depth and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow the four step coding process, ensuring compliance with NHS Digital and WHO standards.
- Liaise directly with Health Group and Mortality Leads to provide detailed feedback on complex information and contribute to ongoing improvements in coding practices.
- Guide, support and mentor junior coding staff, monitor workloads, and maintain a productive and motivated team.
- Ensure all coding tasks are completed to the highest standards within set deadlines, with attention to detail under pressure.
We're looking for someone who:
Holds the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
Has substantial experience in clinical coding using ICD-10 and OPCS-4
Has experience using PASID System, an encoder such as Solventum Medicode, IFit and ideally BI or similar tools
Is willing to learn Lorenzo
Has strong communication skills to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Works confidently under pressure and meets tight deadlines with precision
Enjoys mentoring others and sharing knowledge within a collaborative team
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.
- oClinical Coding Qualification.
- oIT Driving license or similar.
- oACC qualified
- oClinical Coding Foundation Course
Desirable
- oFormal management or Leadership or mentoring qualification.
- oAMSPAR in medical terminology or equivalent.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oExperience of Coding a range of specialties.
- oAt least 3 years' experience Clinical Coding Experience in and acute Trust.
- oExperience of working with clinicians and senior managers specifically around clinical engagement and education.
- oExperience working with other Trust IT systems.
- oMentored colleagues and junior staff in a number of specialties
- oCoded a range of specialties, both surgical and medical.
- oExcellent knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- oExpert knowledge of the structures and application of clinical languages, ICD 10, OPCS 4 and clinical terms.Adaptable to change/Flexible working.
- oEnhanced knowledge of clinical/medical terminology
Desirable
- oExperience of other Microsoft Office products.
- oExperience of working with clinicians and senior managers specifically around clinical engagement and education.
- oExperience of acting as a mentor for new starters.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oExcellent IT skills, including the use of online meeting platforms
- oAbility to work on own initiative, to prioritise and plan workloads for self.
- oWork as part of a team and on own.
- oGood communication skills
- oAbility to cope with a large workload.
- oAbility to explain complex coding terminology to a variety of contacts and stakeholders in order that they clearly understand coding requirements.
- oHigh level of verbal and written communication skills
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills, able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- oAbility to work to a high degree of accuracy.
- oArticulate when working with colleagues at all levels.
Desirable
- oCoaching skills
- oCo-ordinated workloads to cover periods of absence within department
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- oHonesty and integrity.
- oTeam player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals.
- oWorks autonomously and also effectively as part of a team.
- oAble to cope with pressure and stressful situations associated with a deadline orientated post.
- oPrepared to work flexibly working hours to meet demands of the post.
- oAble and willing to work on all sites within the organisation.
- oAbility to keep up to date on relevant local and national coding issues.
- oAdaptable to change/Flexible working.
- oAble to remain calm and positive in difficult or challenging circumstances.
Desirable
- oExcellent analytical skills.
- oEffective motivator of staff.
- oPossesses leadership qualities and can demonstrate diplomacy at work.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.
- oClinical Coding Qualification.
- oIT Driving license or similar.
- oACC qualified
- oClinical Coding Foundation Course
Desirable
- oFormal management or Leadership or mentoring qualification.
- oAMSPAR in medical terminology or equivalent.
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oExperience of Coding a range of specialties.
- oAt least 3 years' experience Clinical Coding Experience in and acute Trust.
- oExperience of working with clinicians and senior managers specifically around clinical engagement and education.
- oExperience working with other Trust IT systems.
- oMentored colleagues and junior staff in a number of specialties
- oCoded a range of specialties, both surgical and medical.
- oExcellent knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- oExpert knowledge of the structures and application of clinical languages, ICD 10, OPCS 4 and clinical terms.Adaptable to change/Flexible working.
- oEnhanced knowledge of clinical/medical terminology
Desirable
- oExperience of other Microsoft Office products.
- oExperience of working with clinicians and senior managers specifically around clinical engagement and education.
- oExperience of acting as a mentor for new starters.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oExcellent IT skills, including the use of online meeting platforms
- oAbility to work on own initiative, to prioritise and plan workloads for self.
- oWork as part of a team and on own.
- oGood communication skills
- oAbility to cope with a large workload.
- oAbility to explain complex coding terminology to a variety of contacts and stakeholders in order that they clearly understand coding requirements.
- oHigh level of verbal and written communication skills
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills, able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- oAbility to work to a high degree of accuracy.
- oArticulate when working with colleagues at all levels.
Desirable
- oCoaching skills
- oCo-ordinated workloads to cover periods of absence within department
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- oHonesty and integrity.
- oTeam player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals.
- oWorks autonomously and also effectively as part of a team.
- oAble to cope with pressure and stressful situations associated with a deadline orientated post.
- oPrepared to work flexibly working hours to meet demands of the post.
- oAble and willing to work on all sites within the organisation.
- oAbility to keep up to date on relevant local and national coding issues.
- oAdaptable to change/Flexible working.
- oAble to remain calm and positive in difficult or challenging circumstances.
Desirable
- oExcellent analytical skills.
- oEffective motivator of staff.
- oPossesses leadership qualities and can demonstrate diplomacy at work.
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.
