Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Coder

Location: Glasgow

Hours of work: 9am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri

Salary: 40,000pa

ACES, founded in 2005, is an independent provider of NHS eye care services in the community. We support the NHS, whilst providing patients with the highest standards of clinical care from expert consultant ophthalmic surgeons.



ACES offer exceptional and timely community routine and emergency ophthalmology outpatient services. Using the latest in ophthalmic technology, we consistently provide excellent clinical outcomes for all patients allowing them to enjoy a better quality of life.



We are now seeking an experienced and accredited Clinical Coder to join our expanding clinical services team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a national organisation committed to excellence in patient outcomes, data integrity, and clinical quality.

The Role

The Clinical Coder will play a key role in ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely coding of clinical activity across ACES services. Working closely with clinicians, Finance and operations teams, the postholder will support accurate data capture, reporting, and audit processes to maintain regulatory and contractual compliance.



You will ensure clinical documentation is accurately coded to national standards (OPCS, ICD-10) and aligned with NHS and commissioning requirements, supporting robust reporting to commissioners and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately code all clinical activity using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications in accordance with NHS Digital and local guidance. Validate clinical documentation and liaise with clinicians to ensure completeness and accuracy. Support the submission of data for NHS commissioning, audit, and reporting purposes. Identify discrepancies, trends, or data quality issues, recommending corrective actions. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national coding standards and ophthalmology coding best practice. Assist with clinical data audits and reporting in collaboration with the Clinical Services Quality Team. Ensure patient information is managed in line with GDPR and organisational data protection policies.

About You

Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC qualification essential) or working towards full accreditation. Proven experience in a clinical coding role within an NHS or independent healthcare setting. Excellent knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding systems. Strong understanding of NHS data reporting and clinical terminology (ophthalmology experience desirable). Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Proactive and organised, able to meet tight deadlines with accuracy Committed to maintaining high standards of data quality and patient confidentiality.

What We Offer


Competitive salary of 40,000 State of the art, modern working environment 29 days' annual leave per year Pension scheme Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery Free eye tests Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme Flexible base location: Birmingham, Glasgow or Wisbech

ACES is an Equal Opportunities employer