Trainee Clinical Coder / Clinical Coder


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Abstract clinical information from the case-note/electronic system to translate this into diagnostic (ICD10) and operative (OPCS4) codes in a timely and accurate manner, applying national and international classification rules and conventions; Liaise with hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view information in source documentation (case notes), required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records; Contribute to improvements in accuracy and completeness of clinical coding for admitted care; Attend meetings to discuss coding issues and data-quality as required; Work and improve communication between clinicians and clinical coders to ensure they understand of coding process and its limitations, by meeting and liaising with relevant clinicians on a regular basis; Highlight issues relating to administrative coding discrepancies such as clinician or method of admission etc.; Ensure coding queries are resolved, escalating to the Manager / Deputy Manager where necessary; Participate in discussions relating to general coding problems and issues, for example, at departmental meetings; Plan and prioritise own workload to meet performance and quality targets and, in a timely manner, advise the Manager / Deputy Manager of any hindrance to the achievement of these targets; Assist in the continuing development and improvement of the Clinical Coding Service in order that high quality-data can be collected and produced with minimum delay; Advise the Manager / Deputy Manager on the standards of information provided for clinical coding, particularly if this becomes unacceptable; to evaluate and discuss with the manager any problems that arise, and assist in the implementation of any changes required; In periods of absence, cover the workload of other colleagues as required; Keep abreast of all new national guidance in relation to clinical-coding practices and ensure own coding skills are kept up to date, widening and strengthening own skill-set across various clinical specialties; 14. Undertake appropriate training, as deemed necessary by the Training and Audit Manager and/or Clinical Coding Manager; Be aware of all statutory and local requirements regarding the disclosure/safe keeping of information e.g. the Data Protection Act, Caldicott etc.

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