Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder
The closing date is 15 November 2026
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Job summary
This post attracts 20% Recruitment & Retention allowance.

We are looking for experienced clinical coders to join our established Clinical Coding service.

The Clinical Coding service is responsible for the collection of clinical diagnosis codes using the ICD-10 and clinical procedure codes using the OPCS-4, extracting the relevant information from paper based and electronic source documentation. Clinical Coding data is essential for the effective management of the Trust and directly influences the Trust's income through the NHS Payment Scheme mechanisms.

It also forms the basis for clinical audit, clinical governance reporting, bench marking and medical research. Candidates will be required to meet the essential criteria within the person specification. Clinical Coders currently studying towards their ACC qualification, with 2+ years of Coding experience will be considered for this position, if they are able to demonstrate competence in coding across all specialities. Full support and continuous training will be given as required. Sound knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy & physiology are also essential. In addition, excellent IT and communication skills will be required for this position.

We can be very flexible in terms of working patterns and can accommodate, both, weekday and weekend working. The post is a hybrid working role, primarily remote based, which can provide you with great flexibility.

Main duties of the job

• To accurately analyse, abstract and interpret clinical data for coding inpatient and waiting list data across all specialties using ICD10 and OPCS classifications and input the data onto the patient administration system (Oracle Millennium) following national coding guidelines.
• To liaise with clinicians and their support staff concerning interpretation of case note documentation affecting coding. Able to impart complex clinical coding rules to clinical staff.
• To prioritise own day to day workload including backlog coding.
• To work without direct supervision to ensure personal coding targets are met, and the clinical coding team is able to meet internal and external timescales particularly with respect to SUS inclusion dates.
• To keep informed of developments in clinical coding and continuously update knowledge around standards.

About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.

We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year Per Annum HCA inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 162-8101-CORP
Job locations: BHR Clinical Coding, Romford, RM7 0AG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details below.

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• An accredited clinical coder (ACC) or currently studying towards the qualification

Desirable

• Graduate in medical or biology related filed

Skills/ Abilities
Essential

• Proven ability to code across all/most case-mix to national guidelines and agreed standards
• Computer literate and comfortable using Medicode, various other NHS computer applications, and Microsoft packages

Experience/ Knowledge
Desirable

• Proven ability to code complex activity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: BHR Clinical Coding, Romford, RM7 0AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Coding Operational Manager, Mitchell Izatt, mitchell.izatt@nhs.net, 01708535610

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