What is clinical coding? Clinical coders translate information from patient records such as diagnoses, treatments and procedures into nationally recognised codes. These codes are essential: they support patient safety, clinical research, service improvement and ensure the Trust is accurately funded for the care it provides.
As a Clinical Coding Specialist, you will focus on more complex and specialist patient cases, working closely with clinicians, auditors and fellow coders to ensure data is accurate, consistent and high quality. You'll become a local expert, supporting colleagues with queries, mentoring newer coders and helping to improve standards across the service.
For questions about this job, contact: Kirsty Miller, Clinical Coding Assistant Manager, kirsty.miller3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Have you ever wondered how hospitals turn patient care into trusted data that supports funding, planning and safer services? If you enjoy problem‑solving, attention to detail and working with complex information, a career in clinical coding could be for you.
Analyse detailed clinical records and apply national coding rules. Work with clinicians to clarify and resolve complex cases. Lead and contribute to audits and quality improvement projects. Share knowledge and help develop good practice within your team.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way, our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Pay and progression
Under Annex 21, you’ll start at a percentage of the Band 5 salary, increasing as you meet training milestones.
* Entry level: 65%
* On gaining NCCQ: Band 5 salary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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