Clinical Coding Specialist

Job summary

What is clinical coding? Clinical coders translate information from patient recordssuch as diagnoses, treatments and proceduresinto nationally recognised codes. These codes are essential: they support patient safety, clinical research, service improvement and ensure the Trust is accurately funded for the care it provides. As a Clinical Coding Specialist, you will focus on more complex and specialist patient cases, working closely with clinicians, auditors and fellow coders to ensure data is accurate, consistent and high quality. Youll become a local expert, supporting colleagues with queries, mentoring newer coders and helping to improve standards across the service.

Main duties of the job

For questions about this job, contact: Kirsty Miller Clinical Coding Assistant Manager kirsty.miller3@nhs.net Job Summary Have you ever wondered how hospitals turn patient care into trusted data that supports funding, planning and safer services? If you enjoy problemsolving, attention to detail and working with complex information, a career in clinical coding could be for you. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Clinical Coding Specialist to join our experienced and supportive Clinical Coding team. This role is ideal for people who may not yet fully know the profession but are interested in developing specialist expertise in a vital behindthescenes NHS role. Analyse detailed clinical records and apply national coding rules Work with clinicians to clarify and resolve complex cases Lead and contribute to audits and quality improvement projects Share knowledge and help develop good practice within your team This post is offered under Annex 21, which means its designed as a training and development opportunity. If youre not yet fully qualified, well support you to achieve the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), with structured milestones and increasing pay as you progress. For more information, please follow the below to link to watch a short introduction to Clinical Coding:

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 27 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001051
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Pay and progression

Under Annex 21, you’ll start at a percentage of the Band 5 salary, increasing as you meet training milestones:

• Entry level: 65%
• After Year 1 audit: 70%
• After Year 2 audit: 75%
• On gaining NCCQ: Band 5 salary Have you ever wondered how hospitals turn patient care into trusted data that supports funding, planning and safer services? If you enjoy problemsolving, attention to detail and working with complex information, a career in clinical coding could be for you. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Clinical Coding Specialist to join our experienced and supportive Clinical Coding team. This role is ideal for people who may not yet fully know the profession but are interested in developing specialist expertise in a vital behindthescenes NHS role.