Job summary Would you like to join our Clinical Coding team as a Clinical Coder? Read on to learn more about this rewarding role and submit your application. The Clinical Coding service is a part of the Digital Division of the University Hospitals of Leicester and is responsible for extracting and codifying complex clinical information that describes a patient's diagnostic and procedural healthcare status within an episode of care in a timely manner. The ability of UHL to accurately record and codify its clinical activity is fundamental to understanding the quality of its clinical services. Our coded data is used by all parts of the Trusts business to deliver trusted and high-quality services to patients. Accredited Clinical Coders are a core component of the Clinical Coding service and have a crucial supporting role in the overall management of the Trust as their output directly influences income through the NHS Payment Scheme Main duties of the job Extraction of complex clinical information from the health record on discharge of the patient and translation of medical terminology using ICD10 and OPCS4 into a form that can be tabulated, aggregated and sorted for statistical analysis, applying national and international rules and conventions to agreed standards. Training and workshops will be provided by our team of Trainers. All coders will attend workshops on a regular basis to enable them keep up to date with any changes within clinical coding and support learning skills and development About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum / pro rota for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 358-7073301-COR Job locations LRI Infirmary Road Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities 1. To accurately analyse, interpret and extract relevant clinical information and data (including complex conditions, treatments and High Cost Drugs) from a variety of electronic sources including Badger (Neonatal Care), CITO (scanned patient documents), CRIS (imaging reports), DICT3, Euroking E3 (Maternity admissions), Heart Suite (paediatric cardiology & surgery), ICE (discharge letters), iLab (pathology results), Intellect Web (cardiac surgery/cardiology), Medisoft (ophthalmology), Nerve Centre, ORMIS, Proton and Unisoft (endoscopy reports). 2. Responsible for managing own workload within broad guidelines. Have a joint goal with other coders to achieve coding targets. Assist colleagues with coding patient case notes if necessary, to ensure all coding is completed within the Trusts stated deadlines. This may include mentoring less experienced colleagues. 3. Responsible for identifying obstacles to meeting these deadlines and for taking appropriate action to overcome them. 4. Responsible for identifying and analysing patterns of errors and notifying these to manager, with proposed potential solutions. 5. To comply with both the Trust and departmental policies and procedures and implementing local policies when required. 6. To work with Clinicians to improve the quality of clinical coded information across the Trust, participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings as a coding expert. 7. To be a key knowledge resource for and assist with the development of documentation of coding processes, procedures and protocols to ensure quality and consistency within the hospital and adherence to national and international guidelines. Be responsible for the on-going revision and documentation of these processes. 8. Assist with Mentoring and developing inexperienced staff to enable them to exercise their own initiative in selecting appropriate clinical terms to accurately reflect the patients episode of care. 9. To undertake a program of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure professional coding skills and knowledge are kept up to date and maintaining the ability to work autonomously to the highest professional standards. 10. The post holder will be expected to have the ability to code more than one specialty. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To accurately analyse, interpret and extract relevant clinical information and data (including complex conditions, treatments and High Cost Drugs) from a variety of electronic sources including Badger (Neonatal Care), CITO (scanned patient documents), CRIS (imaging reports), DICT3, Euroking E3 (Maternity admissions), Heart Suite (paediatric cardiology & surgery), ICE (discharge letters), iLab (pathology results), Intellect Web (cardiac surgery/cardiology), Medisoft (ophthalmology), Nerve Centre, ORMIS, Proton and Unisoft (endoscopy reports). 2. Responsible for managing own workload within broad guidelines. Have a joint goal with other coders to achieve coding targets. Assist colleagues with coding patient case notes if necessary, to ensure all coding is completed within the Trusts stated deadlines. This may include mentoring less experienced colleagues. 3. Responsible for identifying obstacles to meeting these deadlines and for taking appropriate action to overcome them. 4. Responsible for identifying and analysing patterns of errors and notifying these to manager, with proposed potential solutions. 5. To comply with both the Trust and departmental policies and procedures and implementing local policies when required. 6. To work with Clinicians to improve the quality of clinical coded information across the Trust, participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings as a coding expert. 7. To be a key knowledge resource for and assist with the development of documentation of coding processes, procedures and protocols to ensure quality and consistency within the hospital and adherence to national and international guidelines. Be responsible for the on-going revision and documentation of these processes. 8. Assist with Mentoring and developing inexperienced staff to enable them to exercise their own initiative in selecting appropriate clinical terms to accurately reflect the patients episode of care. 9. To undertake a program of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure professional coding skills and knowledge are kept up to date and maintaining the ability to work autonomously to the highest professional standards. 10. The post holder will be expected to have the ability to code more than one specialty. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE standards Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent experience. Completed the 21 day NHSD Clinical Coding Standards Course. Completed Refresher course in the last 3 years (if appropriate). Desirable Willingness to study for Accredited Clinical Coder Experience Essential Experience of coding multiple specialties using ICD10 and OPCS in an NHS setting for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to achieve minimum of 90% accuracy for primary codes. Desirable Familiar with using an Encoder. Communication and relationship skills Essential Experience of communicating with staff at all levels. Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Excellent analytical skills. Excellent judgemental skills Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to prioritise and manage own work load, to meet Trust and nationally required deadlines Other requirements specific to the role Essential Accuracy / attention to detail Ability to learn quickly. Completer / finisher. Must be able to work on any site. Physical Skills Essential Ability to work with prolonged concentration. Exposure to patient case notes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE standards Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent experience. Completed the 21 day NHSD Clinical Coding Standards Course. Completed Refresher course in the last 3 years (if appropriate). Desirable Willingness to study for Accredited Clinical Coder Experience Essential Experience of coding multiple specialties using ICD10 and OPCS in an NHS setting for a minimum of 18 months. Ability to achieve minimum of 90% accuracy for primary codes. Desirable Familiar with using an Encoder. Communication and relationship skills Essential Experience of communicating with staff at all levels. Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Excellent analytical skills. Excellent judgemental skills Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to prioritise and manage own work load, to meet Trust and nationally required deadlines Other requirements specific to the role Essential Accuracy / attention to detail Ability to learn quickly. Completer / finisher. Must be able to work on any site. Physical Skills Essential Ability to work with prolonged concentration. Exposure to patient case notes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address LRI Infirmary Road Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)