Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Coding
- Grade
- Band 4 - Band 5 (indicative banding) (Run through)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 419-7669348-AC-CC
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £28,392 - £39,043 per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Accredited Clinical Coder
Band 4 - Band 5 (indicative banding) (Run through)
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Would you like to be a part of a team who strives for excellence; has clear development and progression pathways; offers flexible working arrangements; has opportunities for hybrid/remote working and are committed to supporting inclusivity and the wellbeing of our team members?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has a keen eye for detail to join our dynamic team of Clinical Coders at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust!
Whilst applicants holding the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) are preferred, trained Clinical Coders without the NCCQ may be considered for a Band 4 Clinical Coder position, with a view to attain their NCCQ.
Applicants should state clearly in their application the band/role for which they’d like to be considered.
Applicants with relevant coding experience would join us as a band 4 Clinical Coder, or band 5 Accredited Clinical Coder, depending on their knowledge and expertise. You will be supported by our team of experienced trainers and auditors to maintain personal development, building on your existing skills and learning new ones through our extensive training and quality assurance programmes.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for extracting and translating complex medical data to timely and accurately assign clinical codes for all in-patient episodes. Therefore, you must possess an exceptional attention to detail, be capable of organising your own workload and be able to work under pressure to ensure strict monthly departmental and national deadlines are met. You will have a proven record of working in a team and contributing to the team’s success and be able to effectively communicate with all relevant healthcare professions.
In return, staff can choose to work on-site, hybrid or fully remote and we offer flexible working patterns, including compressed hours, to support a healthy work/life balance. We have a structured progression pathway and focus on promoting from within the team to help you advance in your career.
So, if you are looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to thrive within a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note if you are successful at interview, you will be required to attend in person at one of our Trust sites as part of the Identity Check process.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training for Band 5
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at Grade 4 or above – or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) with Accredited Clinical Coder status – mandatory professional qualification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Specialist clinical coding expertise with demonstrated excellence in complex case resolution and advanced accuracy standards as per Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements
Aptitude and Personal Qualities for Band 5
Essential criteria
- Manage multiple competing priorities effectively, balancing urgent coding queries, audit deadlines, training commitments, and strategic projects whilst maintaining consistently high standards
- Can work autonomously and part of a team
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: We are Kind. We are Open. We pursue Excellence.
Education, Qualifications and Training for Band 4
Essential criteria
- Has completed the National Clinical Coding Standards Course and received comprehensive training on a wide range of secondary care inpatient specialities
- Is working towards/willing to work towards sitting the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) to become an Accredited Clinical Coder
Aptitude and Personal Qualities for Band 4
Essential criteria
- Can act as a mentor to other less experienced coders
- Able to communicate complex clinical information and coding rules effectively with senior clinicians and administrative colleagues, demonstrating expert knowledge in discussions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lewis Willett
- Job title
- Clinical Coding Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 724157
- Additional information
Name: Andrew Bilton
Contact job title: Clinical Coding Team Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01904 724661
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