Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Other Requirements
Willingness to learn and to progress Work as part of a team Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Other Requirements
Role model our Trust values every day
- Previous Experience
NHS experience as a Clinical Coding Clerk for 3 or more years
- Previous Experience
Attended and passed NHS Clinical Coding Standards Course/Refresher Course in last 3 years
- Previous Experience
Study, problem solving, interrogation of data
- Previous Experience
Experience of using and analysing data
- Qualifications / Training
GCSE (Grade A-C) Human Biology, Biology or Combined Science
- Qualifications / Training
Professional qualifications General training qualifications Other specific attainments
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Skills
Experience of using Microsoft Office Confidentiality
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure and to exact timelines
- Skills
Organize and work systematically, with flexibility and adaptability
- Knowledge
Efficient use of Microsoft Office Products
- Knowledge
Financial Flows in the NHS
- Qualifications / Training
Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant
- Qualifications / Training
Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Senior Clinical Coder who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Clinical Coding Department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, has a well structured team design that includes training, career development and personal development plans.
The rewards for a well motivated person to join our team is a training programme that commences on a Band 4 and progresses to a Band 5.
During this time it is expected that you will study for the National Clinical Coding Qualification [NCCQ]. Although this has a high pass mark, the rewards are that once you are qualified a Recruitment and Retention Premium of 15% on top of your salary will be applied.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Clinical Coder is to provide an effective, accurate, timely and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and to ensure all coding quality targets are achieved.
To code diagnosis and clearly defined treatment for inpatient and outpatient activity according to the coding conventions of ICD10 (International Classification of Diseases) and OPCS4 (Operation Procedure Classification Standards).
Data sources used include case notes, discharge summaries, histology results, Chemocare and other manual records.
This data is essential for the effective management of the Trust and directly influences the Trust’s income in line with the ‘Payments by Results’ process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Coder with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Stevenage, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Clinical coder role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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