# Clinical Coder > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-coder/b17e71e5-355e-4660-8c6e-924a08794717 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-coder/b17e71e5-355e-4660-8c6e-924a08794717.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T13:42:32.198Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Great_Ormond_Street_Hospital_Children_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Coding/Clinical_Coding-v7957386 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7957386?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gosh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [clinical coder - jdps (pdf, 468.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10384748) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 108.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2815) - [diversity and inclusion (pdf, 166.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2485) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.