Senior Clinical Coder | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £55,046 p.a. inc. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7848974/293-CSEP-0653 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic specialist Clinical Coder to join our Trust, The role of the Senior Clinical Coder is to provide a timely, accurate and effective coding service to the Trust.
The post holder will be required to abstract, analyse and accurately code all clinical information from a patients electronic health records so that the correct information can lead to the correct HRG, Health Resource Group. You will be coding all specialties across the Trust using ICD -10 and OPCS -4 classifications in accordance with National Standard and the Trust's Policy & Procedure guidelines.
The role requires the successful candidate to produce coding technical support to the SLA, Divisions, Information/IT and Finance and all other areas. You will need to beconsistent, accurate, & complete in all data for use by all departments in the Trust. You should have extensive knowledge of all specialties post ACC and be able to handle large volumes of uncoded data.
• Must have taken the National Clinical Coding Qualification and achieved Accredit Clinical Coding status ACC
• To complete timely and accurate clinical coding for all deadlines on all patients by the 12th of every month
• To accurately code information to support the correct Health Resource Groups, HRGs
• Ensure all data is coded onto 3M Medicode software & Cerner
• Act as a mentor and assist in the mentoring of less experienced coders coders
• Ensure that divisional/speciality coded data is regularly validated by
clinicians so that the highest accuracy is achieved for mandatory
information and payment flows
• You will be actively involved in meeting with clinicians and business
managers to clarify coding issues that directly effects data quality and the trusts finances
• Work efficiently as both an individual and as part of a team
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026
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