# Outpatient Clinical coder > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/outpatient-clinical-coder/adb30977-b8d6-4b4e-890d-cde7c7d0b6a0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/outpatient-clinical-coder/adb30977-b8d6-4b4e-890d-cde7c7d0b6a0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** East Grinstead - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £12.75 - £13.60 Per Hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Other, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible or Hybrid) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T14:31:56.075Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Sussex/East_Grinstead/Queen_Victoria_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administrative_Clerical/Administrative_Clerical-v8009262 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8009262?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.qvh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview QVH places a strong emphasis on the availability of timely, accurate and relevant clinically coded information to assist all staff in the planning and delivery of the best possible healthcare. Clinical Coding plays a crucial role in the management of the Trust as it directly influences income through the ‘Payment by Results’ process. It also forms the  basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting, benchmarking, clinical performance indicators, information governance and medical research. The Clinical Coding team: Deliver accurate, timely and complete clinically coded data  Foster a culture of continuous improvement and service development by  ensuring all team members have up to date training and that the department participates in regular audit where feedback actions are embedded in everyday practice  and develops strong working relations with Clinicians ### Main duties of the job - Deliver accurate, timely and complete clinically coded data - Abstract, analyse and enter correctly coded data into PAS (Patient Administration System) within agreed timescales. - Locate and collate all appropriate source material, for example, missing medical record and communicate complex coding queries. - Build and maintain knowledge of coding procedures and conventions, medical terminology and anatomical and physiological terms. - Be able in the use of hospital systems for the input of clinical data; paying particular attention to accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality. - Have knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Abstract, analyse and enter correctly coded data into PAS (Patient Administration System) within agreed timescales. - Locate and collate all appropriate source material, for example, missing medical record and communicate complex coding queries. - Build and maintain knowledge of coding procedures and conventions, medical terminology and anatomical and physiological terms. - Be able in the use of hospital systems for the input of clinical data; paying particular attention to accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality. - Have knowledge of the importance of clinical coding and its uses and an understanding of data quality requirements. - Abstract and analyse patient clinical records. - Access electronic software systems to extract information  Assist clinical teams with queries - Share and demonstrate processes to team members as required. - Organise and prioritise own workload; escalating any issues to the Clinical Coding Manager. - Take an active role in the development and implementation of local policies and procedures. - Personal and Professional Development - Participate in the Trust’s annual appraisal system designed to identify objectives and personal development opportunities. - Participate in the Trust’s annual pay progression review (if applicable). - Ensure that all mandatory training is up to date - The post holder will be responsible for continually maintaining their working knowledge of local practices, policies and procedures and highlight ongoing training and development needs to their manager. ## Job Details QVH places a strong emphasis on the availability of timely, accurate and relevant clinically coded information to assist all staff in the planning and delivery of the best possible healthcare. Clinical Coding plays a crucial role in the management of the Trust as it directly influences income through the ‘Payment by Results’ process. It also forms the basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting, benchmarking, clinical performance indicators, information governance and medical research. The Clinical Coding team: Deliver accurate, timely and complete clinically coded data Foster a culture of continuous improvement and service development by ensuring all team members have up to date training and that the department participates in regular audit where feedback actions are embedded in everyday practice  and develops strong working relations with Clinicians ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Data entry/Keyboard skills - Communicate well both verbally and in writing - Good working Knowledge of Microsoft Excel - Investigative/problem solving skills to locate missing documentation **Desirable** - Proficient use of Microsoft Excel ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of administrative procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge of hospital processes - Knowledge of Clinical Coding processes ### Attributes **Essential** - Attention to detail - Able to work without direct supervision and act on own initiative - Able to prioritise and organise own workload - Excellent Oral and interpersonal communication skills - Work well as part of a team - Respect the need to maintain confidentiality - Reliable and flexible **Desirable** - Excellent team player ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of clerical/office work - Experience of working in a busy office environment - Experience of working under pressure to meet deadlines. **Desirable** - Knowledge or experience working in NHS - Experience using NHS PAS systems - Knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding classifications ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE level or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience **Desirable** - Attained minimum GCSE level qualification ### Additional requirements **Essential** - Frequent requirement for sitting due to computer data entry - Prolonged periods of VDU use - Frequent requirement for prolonged concentration - Frequent exposure to medical records which can , on occasion, contain disturbing images and information about abuse and terminally ill patients - Willingness to develop skills and knowledge **Desirable** - Willingness to develop skills and knowledge ## Documents - [qvh information (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1058) - [relocation policy (pdf, 631.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2763) - [qvh privacy notice (pdf, 154.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1563) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 149.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1130) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 76.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1137) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3012) - [band 3 outpatients clinical coder - bank (pdf, 440.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10302587) - [qvh statement of conditions, vision and values (pdf, 200.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2742) ## 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.