Procedure Coder & Data Quality Co-ordinator (Private Care) | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£36,943 - £44,900 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wallington, SM6 0DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting Procedure Coder and Data Quality Co-ordinator to help ensure private patient activity is recorded, coded and validated accurately. The post holder will review clinical information, apply ICD-10, OPCS and CCSD coding standards, resolve documentation queries and work with clinical, operational and finance colleagues to support accurate, timely billing. Also, investigate data quality issues and help improve coding processes.

Procedure Coder and Data Quality Co-ordinator will have clinical coding experience, including private healthcare coding and liaison with insurers, and be confident interpreting complex clinical records. Strong attention to detail, communication and Excel skills are essential. We welcome applicants who can show how their skills and experience meet person specification.

The post holder will be expected to adopt a professional and caring attitude, working alongside colleagues with a polite and courteous manner in all aspects of communication. The post holder will work effectively within a team and with colleagues across the Trust to ensure that all chargeable private patient activity is recorded accurately, on time and in line with the targets set by the Private Care Directorate. adhering to confidentiality and information governance policies and procedures.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Strategic Direction

• Support the development and promotion of the Trust's mission, values, aims and objectives.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication across the Division, the wider Trust, and with external stakeholders including clinicians, patients, insurers and embassies.

Operational Performance Management

• Ensure all Private Care activity is coded, mapped and validated accurately in accordance with CCSD schedules, coding standards, insurer requirements and sponsor contracts.

• Extract clinical information from a range of sources including operation notes, endoscopy reports, interventional radiology reports, histopathology results and consultant guidance.

Financial and Resource Management

• Support the accurate charging of Private Care procedures, diagnostics and consumables through robust coding and data quality processes.

• Work closely with Commercial Finance and billing teams to ensure invoices are raised accurately and within agreed timescales.

Personal

Maintain professional knowledge and expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, CCSD coding standards and developments affecting Private Care services.

• Undertake training and continuing professional development to maintain and enhance coding knowledge and skills.

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026

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