# Senior Clinical Coder/Clinical Coder (ACC/Non-ACC) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-coderclinical-coder-accnon-acc/9caa27e1-fcbf-48a1-84eb-695a59eb0774 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-coderclinical-coder-accnon-acc/9caa27e1-fcbf-48a1-84eb-695a59eb0774.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £39,043 Dependent on experience/qualifications (ACC/Non-ACC) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, Other, 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T14:01:10.744Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/PooleBournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Health_Information_Management_Service_HIMS/Health_Information_Management_Service_HIMS-v8079977 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8079977?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview At University Hospitals Dorset, we are building a modern Clinical Coding service that recognises both formal accreditation and demonstrable expertise. We are committed to creating inclusive, competency-based career pathways that value experience, capability, and professional judgement. This role offers an opportunity to work across a wide range of specialties, including real-time coding within clinical environments such as wards, theatres and multidisciplinary team meetings. ### Main duties of the job - Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely coding across all specialties - Work within clinical environments (wards, theatres, MDTs) to support real-time data capture - Code complex and mortality cases - Support audit, data quality improvement, and validation activity - Act as a mentor and role model for developing coders You can apply through one of the following routes: - NCCQ Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) - Demonstrable, well-evidenced coding portfolio showing: Sustained coding accuracy (typically ≥90%) Breadth of specialty experience Strong clinical knowledge and interpretation skills Evidence of complex case handling Contribution to mentoring, audit, or service improvement Sound professional judgement in coding decisions - Sustained coding accuracy (typically ≥90%) - Breadth of specialty experience - Strong clinical knowledge and interpretation skills - Evidence of complex case handling - Contribution to mentoring, audit, or service improvement - Sound professional judgement in coding decisions We welcome applications from experienced coders who may not hold the NCCQ but can clearly demonstrate the required level of competence through experience and evidence. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for further details about the Senior Clinical Coder and Clinical Coder roles. ## Job Details At University Hospitals Dorset, we are building a modern Clinical Coding service that recognises both formal accreditation and demonstrable expertise. We are committed to creating inclusive, competency-based career pathways that value experience, capability, and professional judgement. This role offers an opportunity to work across a wide range of specialties, including real-time coding within clinical environments such as wards, theatres and multidisciplinary team meetings. ## Job Description Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely coding across all specialties Work within clinical environments (wards, theatres, MDTs) to support real-time data capture Code complex and mortality cases Support audit, data quality improvement, and validation activity Act as a mentor and role model for developing coders You can apply through one of the following routes: NCCQ Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) Demonstrable, well-evidenced coding portfolio showing: Sustained coding accuracy (typically ≥90%) Breadth of specialty experience Strong clinical knowledge and interpretation skills Evidence of complex case handling Contribution to mentoring, audit, or service improvement Sound professional judgement in coding decisions Sustained coding accuracy (typically ≥90%) Breadth of specialty experience Strong clinical knowledge and interpretation skills Evidence of complex case handling Contribution to mentoring, audit, or service improvement Sound professional judgement in coding decisions We welcome applications from experienced coders who may not hold the NCCQ but can clearly demonstrate the required level of competence through experience and evidence. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for further details about the Senior Clinical Coder and Clinical Coder roles. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to validate coded data for completeness and accuracy - Competent use of clinical record systems (e.g., EPR, PAS, electronic document management systems) to review records and update coding or administrative data ### Knowledge **Essential** - National Clinical Coding Standards and NHS Digital classification updates - Confidentiality, Information Governance, Data Protection, and Caldicott principles **Desirable** - Understanding of Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) principles ### Experience **Essential** - A minimum of 3 years’ coding experience – (used as a baseline indicator of sustained exposure only not a stand-alone qualifying metric). - Proven experience resolving clinical queries and clarifying complex or ambiguous documentation - Sustained coding accuracy of ≥90% across all specialties - Evidence of meeting productivity, timeliness, and service KPIs - Extensive clinical coding experience across a wide range of specialties in an acute NHS environment, with demonstrable ability to code complex case types. **Desirable** - Experience coding mortality cases or other high-complexity, high-impact specialties. - Familiarity with multi-site, cross-specialty coding rotation models. ### Qualifications **Essential** - CCQ Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC status) - Evidence of equivalent competency portfolio route or Evidence of continued professional development in clinical coding **Desirable** - Coding audit or mentorship training ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [clinical coder jd (pdf, 275.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10372031) - [senior clinical coder jd (pdf, 252.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10372032) - [clinical coder person spec (pdf, 255.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10372030) - [senior clinical coder person spec (pdf, 299.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10372029) ## 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.