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Job overview
The Clinical Coding Officer is responsible for meeting essential trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows through abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patient’s records and translating this into coded format in line with National Standards. The job will involve working on all specialties. Other key responsibilities include; dealing with enquires from all parts of the hospital and contributing towards the development of trainee clinical coders; acting as mentor to and assisting with training. The post holder will work as part of a team of experienced trained and trainee staff.
Main duties of the job
Abstract and analyse clinical information from a variety of electronic source documents which include complex patient records, electronic discharge summary and letters across a broad range of clinical specialties. Translate tis into a coded format in line with National Clinical Coding standards, using ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications. Enter coded data in to appropriate computer systems. All queries and discrepancies to be clarified with clinical staff as necessary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexible to work at various locations if needed
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Contribute to professional development by attending internal and external training courses/workshops to maintain coding standards
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a trained clinical coder
- To have attended regular clinical coding training courses
Desirable
- Previous background in other associated clerical/secretarial or nursing/paramedic positions
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Analysis skills
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Confidentiality law
- Knowledge of coding procedures and conventions
- High level of knowledge of medical terminology
- Good concentration
Desirable
- Training and mentoring skills
- Knowledge of Medicode encoding system
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level including qualifications in English and Maths
- GCSE or equivalent in Human Biology
- Completed National Clinical Coding Standards
- Training in Anatomy & Physiology and medical terminology to national coding standards
Desirable
- AMPSAR
- ECDL or computer proficiency certificate
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve a common goal
- Able to observe high levels of confidentiality at all times
- Well organised, self motivated with an eye for detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Adaptable to change and modernisation
- Able to meet deadlines and targets
- Able to inspire others
- Good concentration
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This advert is for Band 4 Clinical Coding Officer with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £36,027 17.5% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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