Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking to recruit Clinical Coders with enthusiasm and motivation to join our dedicated, award winning and friendly team.
We are able to offer a hybrid working pattern, with all coders currently working from home 3 days a week. We promote flexible working with varied working patterns to suit individual personal commitments, encouraging a healthy work/life balance.
This is a great time to join us as we embrace increased collaborative working with colleagues at Tameside & Glossop ICFT, sharing a Head of Clinical Coding and a Training Manager. We are hopeful that this will allow for more support and consistency across both coding teams.
We are looking for candidates who are ACC qualified and who have experience coding across a wide range of specialities within an Acute NHS Trust. You should have a sound knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, be able to demonstrate competency in the use of ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications, be proficient in the use of digital systems and have a thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions.
This post is also open to individuals who do not hold ACC qualification, or are looking to begin their career in Clinical Coding, and are willing to commit to the training and development necessary to become qualified.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will possess excellent analytical and judgement skills, be methodical with a high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail; you will need to be a team player who can manage your own workload whilst contributing to meeting local and national deadlines. You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and will be expected to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels. The role will require some interaction and collaboration with clinical and divisional staff to ensure data is accurately recorded in accordance with national standards.
Applications for a Band 5 role will only be considered from ACC qualified coders and you must be able to demonstrate experience of coding across a wide range of specialties for an acute NHS Trust as well as evidence of attending a Refresher course within the last 3 years.
If you don't have ACC but have significant experience of cross-specialty coding and are working towards obtaining your NCCQ we will consider you for a band 4 role, however you will be expected to achieve your ACC status within a set timeframe before progression to a band 5. Consideration will also be given to those looking to become band 3 Trainee Clinical Coders.Full support and training will be provided.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
362-A-25-7266527
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will contribute to the provision of a high quality clinical coding team supporting the business and clinical needs of the Trust by ensuring accurate and timely translation and input of medical terminology, Senior Coders will support validation and data quality improvement work, liaising with clinical teams and managers, act as a mentor and support trainee clinical coders and deal with complex coding queries.
Clinical Coding is part of Digital & Informatics services, the coding team are committed and enthusiastic, with a work-life balance afforded by agile and flexible working, the team code from scanned clinical case-notes and use an in-house developed clinical coding portal to assign and monitor workloads.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions and full person specifications. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will contribute to the provision of a high quality clinical coding team supporting the business and clinical needs of the Trust by ensuring accurate and timely translation and input of medical terminology, Senior Coders will support validation and data quality improvement work, liaising with clinical teams and managers, act as a mentor and support trainee clinical coders and deal with complex coding queries.
Clinical Coding is part of Digital & Informatics services, the coding team are committed and enthusiastic, with a work-life balance afforded by agile and flexible working, the team code from scanned clinical case-notes and use an in-house developed clinical coding portal to assign and monitor workloads.
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions and full person specifications. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSE's A-C or equivalent, including English, Science and Maths

Desirable

• National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
• Clinical Coding Standards Course/ Up to date Clinical Coding Refresher Course
• AMSPAR Qualification
• A Level or equivalent in science

Experience
Essential

• Experience working under own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience sharing knowledge and skills with others

Desirable

• Experience of working with clinicians and divisional managers
• Significant coding experience across a wide range of medical/surgical specialties within an acute NHS Trust
• Experience in using a number of different NHS systems

Knowledge
Essential

• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of National Clinical Coding standards, and their application

Desirable

• Knowledge of the impact of coding on HRGs and mortality measures

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent reading comprehension ability
• Excellent IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and scrutiny, and show excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Able to advise and support less experienced coders

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSE's A-C or equivalent, including English, Science and Maths

Desirable

• National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ)
• Clinical Coding Standards Course/ Up to date Clinical Coding Refresher Course
• AMSPAR Qualification
• A Level or equivalent in science

Experience
Essential

• Experience working under own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience sharing knowledge and skills with others

Desirable

• Experience of working with clinicians and divisional managers
• Significant coding experience across a wide range of medical/surgical specialties within an acute NHS Trust
• Experience in using a number of different NHS systems

Knowledge
Essential

• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of National Clinical Coding standards, and their application

Desirable

• Knowledge of the impact of coding on HRGs and mortality measures

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Excellent reading comprehension ability
• Excellent IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and scrutiny, and show excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Able to advise and support less experienced coders