Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder who is self-motivated and competent in accurately coding multiple complex specialties. The role supports high quality coded data for healthcare planning, reimbursement, management of services, statistical analysis, and research. The post requires a committed and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, the ability to work to strict deadlines, and a strong attention to detail.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Barnet Hospital.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Flexible approach to working combining site-based and remote opportunities
• Home or agile working options welcome; commutable distance can be broader
• Flexible working times and emphasis on healthy work-life balance

Main duties and responsibilities

The Qualified Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows by abstracting and analysing complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documents and translating this into coded form in line with National Clinical Coding Standards using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications.

Clinical coding targets are set in terms of completeness, timeliness, and accuracy. Other key responsibilities include assisting with clinical coding and workflow audits, representing the clinical coding department at multidisciplinary meetings, and providing advice and guidance to more junior staff in coding rules; identifying training needs.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\'s largest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and perform more than 17 million tests. We offer career opportunities and flexible benefits, along with training and development to support your progression.

For more information please follow the link to the Royal Free London jobs site.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 per year, inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 391-RFL-7515777

Job locations: Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

Job responsibilities and expectations

Please see the attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding Qualification
• Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths
• Training completed in ICD-10/OPCS-4 coding to National Coding standard

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Human Biology
• ECDL or computer proficiency certificate

Experience

• Essential: Proven experience as a trained clinical coder working in an NHS trust

Desirable

• Experience of delivering in-house training to trainee clinical coders
• Previous experience of using Medicode encoder

Knowledge

• High level of knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology terms
• Knowledge of clinical coding rules and conventions
• Planning and organisational skills to ensure departmental targets are met

Desirable

• Knowledge of HRGs and their uses
• Training skills

Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
• Ability to motivate others
• Able to meet deadlines and targets

Other

• A positive and professional approach to work at all times
• Commitment to training and learning new skills through attendance at in-house sessions

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available via the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ