# Clinical Coder

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** John Radcliffe Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clinical coder
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** dependant on experience
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-20T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06T08:05:45.467Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Oxford/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Coding/Clinical_Coding-v8319947
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8319947?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust is investing in its Clinical Coding Department and is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Clinical Coder to join our well-established team. This flexible home-based role offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality coded clinical data within a busy acute healthcare environment.

You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse and complex casemix, providing a stimulating environment in which to maintain and develop expert coding skills.

Experienced Clinical coders who are currently employed as a Band 4 and are working towards the NCCQ will progress to a Band 5 upon sucessfully passing the examination.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of clinical coding knowledge and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work. You will be able to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure and contribute positively as part of a team working to tight deadlines. A sound understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology is essential, alongside strong IT and communication skills. The role will involve liaison with clinicians to clarify clinical information and support accurate coding.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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## Documents

- [jd clinical coder band 4 (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10643595)
- [person spec clinical coder band 4 (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10643596)

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