Accredited Clinical Coder
Closing date: 14 June 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding Department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and professionally accredited Clinical Coders (ACC) to join our established and supportive team.
As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining high‑quality coding professionals, this role includes a 15 % Recruitment and Retention Premium, paid monthly in addition to basic salary.
The Trust has recently implemented Epic, our new Electronic Patient Record system, enabling fully remote, hybrid or office‑based working arrangements. Applications are welcome from ACC‑qualified Clinical Coders across the UK, including those living outside the Torbay area who wish to work remotely. For those preferring an on‑site environment, a dedicated coding office is available at Torbay Hospital.
Main Duties of the Job
As an Accredited Clinical Coder you will have experience of coding a variety of specialties within an acute NHS organisation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work supporting the provision of high‑quality, accurate and timely coded clinical data through effective extraction and analysis of complex clinical information, independent judgement in the interpretation and sequencing of clinical data, adhering to national clinical coding standards, rules and conventions, to ensure the Trust data is accurate and robust.
* Responsible for the clinical coding of inpatient and day‑case episodes across all specialties provided at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
* Liaising with clinicians and clinical teams on a regular basis to verify data recorded in the Electronic Patient Record, to ensure coding accuracy and integrity at the highest level.
* Act as mentor to and assist in the training of less experienced coders.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide accurate, timely and complete clinical coding in accordance with national standards.
* Analyse complex clinical documentation to assign ICD‑10 and OPCS‑4 codes.
* Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality data to support Trust performance, commissioning and clinical governance.
* Work collaboratively within a professional coding team to maintain high standards of data quality.
* Participate in ongoing audit, training and continuous professional development activities.
Person Specification – Qualifications and Training
* At least 3 years of clinical coding experience.
* Completed Clinical Coding refresher course within the last 3 years.
* ECDL or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
* At least two years experience working in an Acute NHS Trust.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of National Clinical Coding Standards.
* Detailed understanding of Payment by Results and Healthcare Resource Groups.
* Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
* Three years or more minimum experience of Clinical Coding.
Specific Skills
* Strong organisational skills.
* Ability to respond to tight deadlines.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Good written and verbal skills.
Physical and Mental Requirements
* Must have speed, accuracy and advanced keyboard skills.
* Exposure to complex and distressing episodes of patient care, including upsetting photographs.
* Need for prolonged, intense concentration and responsibility for complete accurate, timely coding of complex information.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent, full‑time.
Reference Number
388‑7865083‑CORP‑A‑A
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