Job vacancy: Coding Analyst & Clinical Engagement Lead, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Coding
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 358-8224643-COR

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/09/2026 23:59

Coding Analyst & Clinical Engagement Lead

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the detailed Job description and person specification attached to the Job advertisement ,

· The post holder will provide specialist expertise in clinical coding validation, clinical documentation improvement and coding optimisation across the Trust. Working autonomously, they will analyse highly complex patient records, resolve complex coding and documentation issues, and provide expert advice to clinicians, managers and senior leaders on clinical coding standards, national payment rules and data quality requirements.

· The post holder will lead engagement with clinical teams to improve documentation quality, support service improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance coding accuracy, HRG allocation and tariff reimbursement. They will influence changes in clinical documentation and coding practice through specialist advice, training, audit findings and improvement programmes.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

First Level Degree or equivalent experience
Holds National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)

Desirable criteria

Working towards or holds Clinical Coding Audit qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Considerable (5 years+) NHS experience, within the Clinical Coding Function
Good understanding of HSMR and SHMI
Implementing change in clinical coding working practices & Developing/implementing policies/procedures
Extensive validation experience with clinical staff & Proven experience of engaging with clinicians to improve clinical documentation quality, coding accuracy and data quality outcomes
Expert knowledge of clinical coding standards, national tariff/payment rules, data quality frameworks and NHS income flows

Desirable criteria

Experience of using electronic patient administration systems Knowledge and understanding of NHS commissioning and benchmarking.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills with proven ability to engage clinicians, senior managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver service improvement. .
Ability to communicate highly complex financial and coding information clearly to a range of audiences including clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels including presentations to large audiences or senior staff

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrable ability to deal with highly sensitive and complex issues including use of analytical skills and judgment where opinion is divided, e.g. when coding complex cases or procedures previously not coded
Ability to evaluate financial, operational and quality impacts of coding improvement initiatives

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

Effective planning and organisational skills
Self-motivated and able to use initiative to determine, prioritise and manage own workload, influencing others to achieve agreed goals and targets

Additional Information

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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.