Senior Specialist Clinical Coder
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 8DY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-26-0117 |
Summary
CODING Accurate abstraction, translation, and input of information from source documents into diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications. Liaise with clinicians and departments as appropriate to ensure coding requirements are fulfilled in accordance with national and local standards. Clinically code episodes of admitted patient care for the achievement of SUS submission deadlines and in support of the PbR process. Improve the quality of coded data by validating specialist areas on a regular basis, providing feedback to department Auditors / Trainer, department Manager and Divisional Managers or Clinicians, as appropriate. WORKFLOW Plan and coordinate workloads to ensure compliance with SUS submission deadlines. Identify and evaluate any problem areas regarding the availability of source documents or accuracy of coding. Supervise coding staff as required in support of the Assistant Manager. Provide cover for peers in the structure as required. Act as supervisor for clerical staff and on-site leader for the team, as required. DEVELOPMENT Provide support for staff development through the appraisal process, as required. Responsible for maintaining expert knowledge of specialist areas and identifying own development needs. Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, local policies, and clinical specialties Commitment to travelling to and providing feedback from external workshops. Support the development of Coders and Trainees COMMUNICATION Become a credible Clinical Coding Lead for the Trust and influence clinician practice with regards to documentation in the clinical record Responsible for giving expert advice to Trust staff of all levels and assisting the department management team with corporate queries. Make constructive suggestions for service improvement and contribute ideas to improve internal processes. Effective communication with a range of staff from other departments within this and other Trusts and constructive management of barriers Responsible for effective clinical engagement in specialist fields OTHER Report errors on the Harris Flex, Evolve and Medicode computer systems. Undertake income generation and quality checks provided by internal or external reports. Perform any other duties which are commensurate with the responsibility levels of the role.