Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to work positively under time pressures
- Skills
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Skills
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups within the Trust to include clinicians, medical, management and administrative staff. Ability to relate appropriately with external agencies, e.g. Coroners office
- Skills
Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met
- Skills
Ability to apply self-learning directive to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge
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Fast and accurate keyboard skills with good IT skills
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Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles
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Ability to maintain frequent prolonged concentration with a VDU
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Capable of safely lifting and handling medical records
- Qualification
A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at least Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent qualification
- Qualification
National Clinical Coding Qualification and holds Accredited Clinical Coder status
- Qualification
Successful completion of a Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course within the last 3 years
- Knowledge/Experience
Expert knowledge of National Clinical Coding Standards as evidenced by audit results and Accredited Clinical Coder status
- Knowledge/Experience
Strong knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Knowledge/Experience
Good level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite
- Knowledge/Experience
Administration and clerical experience in an office environment
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience with accurate data entry
- Knowledge/Experience
2 years' experience of working in an Acute NHS Trust or equivalent knowledge
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience with hospital and/or clinical information systems
- Knowledge/Experience
Knowledge and experience with SNOMED-CT
- Knowledge/Experience
Good understanding of the relationship between codified data and HRG allocation and the various uses of codified data across the NHS.
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of mentoring colleagues
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualification
A Level in a STEM subject at least Grade C or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge/Experience
Basic understanding of Agile Principles
- Knowledge/Experience
Basic understanding of data and process automation concepts
Job overview
Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as an Accredited Clinical Coder. Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submit your application.
The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital & Data Team of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner.
The ability of the UHN Group to accurate record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Group's business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients.
Accredited Clinical Coders are a core component of the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Group as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme.
This post attracts a 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) payment paid monthly. The RRP is subject to annual review.
Main duties of the job
As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will be responsible for codifying in a timely manner complex clinical activity according to all relevant National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
You will be expected to evidence an expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards (evidenced by audit results, maintaining your professional Accredited Clinical Coder status and attending regular Clinical Coding Standards Refresher courses and other associated training).
You will assist the Clinical Coding Team Leads to support and mentor Associate Clinical Coders and to achieve the submission of codified data in a timely manner.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for a detailed list of role responsibilities.
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This advert is for Accredited Clinical Coder with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Clinical coder role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum + 10% Recruitment & Retention Premium (paid monthly). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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