Job overview
The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for abstracting and analysing complex clinical information from patients records and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards.
To enter the final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems to meet essential Trust requirements for statutory information and financial flows.
The post holder will work as part of a team of experienced trained staff, the job will involve rotation between duties working on all specialties.
Main duties of the job
The job requires an enthusiastic, adaptable person with a methodical approach and high attention to detail, able to work following demanding deadlines and timescales.
To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental targets and to advise the manager of any hindrance to the achievement of these targets.
To have full knowledge in coding procedures and conventions, medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms, acquired by undertaking training to National Standards
Obtain and accurately code medical information of inpatients and day case episodes using the national standard guidelines of the World Health Organisation using ICD10 and OPCS4.10
Analyse and abstract complex clinical information from a variety of data sources.
Use this information to assign accurate, timely, complete, and consistent diagnostic and procedure coding to all inpatient episodes in line with the national and local coding standards and guidelines to meet the service level agreements of the Trust.
Input assigned clinical codes onto the Trust’s encoder system, informing data managers of any errors concerning admission, transfer and discharge information which might compromise Trust income and data quality.
To advise the 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 to assist in the implementation of any changes required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including presenting highly complex and/or sensitive or contentious information to large groups of staff
- Good analytical, interpersonal and management skills
- Ability to negotiate with and influence staff at all levels
- Ability to explain analytical/complex concepts to lay persons
- Ability to plan strategically and prioritise workloads
- Advanced and accurate computer/key board skills
- Attention to detail and ability to concentrate despite frequent interruptions
- Ability to review and improve team processes and procedures
- Time management skills
- Dedicated, team player, approachable, assertive and hard working
- Ability to work under own initiative to deliver agreed objectives with minimal managerial supervision and lead on specialist projects when given outline brief
- Ability to create networks effectively and develop a range of contacts that will support in the delivery of own key objectives
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines, constantly changing priorities and pressure
- Handle sensitive or emotionally difficult information (performance / political / patient level) with appropriate discretion.
- Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration to be sustained for long periods
- Ability to cope with long periods of VDU usage.
Desirable
- Confidently discuss the outputs of clinically coded data
- Knowledge of working with EPR’s
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Windows, word and excel.
- Torough understanding of the role of clinical coding in the NHS
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical coding, HRG’s and financial flows
- Demonstrable experience of working with Clinicians
- Knowledge of clinical coding schemes and methodologies (ICD-10, OPCS-4)
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
- Knowledge of HRGs and Payment by Results
- Specialist Paediatric coding experience
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- 5 GCSEs A*-C (or 9-4), including English Language, Science and Maths
Desirable
- Masters/Postgraduate level education or equivalent management experience
- Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification
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This advert is for Clinical Coder with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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