Clinical Coding Auditor

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditor to join our Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Clinical Coding Team.

At NCA, you will undertake high‑quality audits across one of the widest and most complex specialty ranges in the NHS — from obstetrics and neonates to spinal, neurosurgery, rehab and major trauma.

Working under the direction of the Clinical Coding Audit Manager, you will support delivery of the Trust’s audit programme, completing a varied portfolio of audits and assurance activities in line with NHS England’s Clinical Coding Audit Methodology.

You will work with the wider leadership team to translate audit findings into actionable insights, support practical improvement plans and champion continuous quality improvement across the organisation.

Applicants should be NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditors with strong analytical, communication and reporting skills. We also welcome applicants with a confirmed place on NHS England’s 2026/27 Auditor Programme Assessment Day.

What we offer

• Flexibility – hybrid or remote working with flexi‑time
• Breadth – exposure to highly complex and diverse NHS casemix
• Impact – the opportunity to strengthen coding quality, assurance and governance at scale
• Community – a collaborative team within one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Coding Auditor, you will support the delivery of the Northern Care Alliance’s internal clinical coding audit programme, undertaking a range of audits, thematic reviews and assurance activities in line with NHS England’s Clinical Coding Audit Methodology. You will review coded activity across multiple specialties, identify variances, analyse root causes and produce clear, evidence‑based reports that support high‑quality, accurate and standards‑compliant coding.

Working closely with the Clinical Coding Audit Manager, you will help translate audit findings into practical improvements, key learning points and updates to local policy, supporting a culture of continuous quality improvement. You will contribute to mortality review audits, including those linked to indicators such as HSMR and SHMI, ensuring underlying coded data is robust and reliable.

The role involves direct engagement with clinical coders, operational managers and clinical teams, promoting strong documentation standards and improving understanding of national coding rules. You will maintain NHS England Approved Auditor status and keep your coding knowledge current, while occasionally working across multiple NCA sites to support audit delivery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk