About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a meaningful career that combines analytical thinking with healthcare impact? Whether you're an experienced Clinical Coder or exploring a new career path, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team in one of the most complex and rewarding coding environments in the NHS.
As a Shelford Group Trust and one of the UK's leading providers of specialist services we offer exposure to some of the most complex coding scenarios in the NHS, providing an exceptional environment for development. Every trainee coder is supported to sit the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), and our structured pathway supports continuous progression.
Our team was rated the top department in the Trust in the latest NHS Staff Survey, with exceptional scores for flexibility, inclusion, and development.
We are committed to delivering excellence in Clinical Coding - consistently, collaboratively, and compassionately. From individual coders to our collective team, we support the Trust with integrity, accuracy and innovation.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Coder, you'll be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assigning diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedural (OPCS-4) codes to patient records. Your work ensures the Trust's activity is captured correctly for income, planning, and clinical benchmarking.
Your key duties will include:
Interpreting case notes to extract relevant clinical information
Applying national clinical coding standards with consistency and accuracy
Using our electronic patient record and coding software
Liaising with clinical staff to clarify documentation where necessary
Participating in regular audit and feedback processes to maintain quality
We offer structured, tailored development for all staff.
Interview Date: 18th August 2026 37 hours 30 minutes/week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Coder at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, your core responsibility will be to analyse and extract clinical information from patients records and accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classification. You will:
Work to nationally defined standards and internal guidelines to ensure coding accuracy and consistency.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and evolving coding standards.
Contribute to the overall data quality within the Trust by flagging documentation issues and supporting improvements in clinical clarity
For experienced coders, there may be additional responsibilities including mentoring of junior colleagues, participating in internal audits, or contributing to the development of guidance and training.
Youll work as part of a supportive team structure, with regular feedback and development opportunities. All trainee coders begin with full-time office-based working, transitioning to hybrid or remote once appropriately trained and independent. Remote or hybrid working is available for Band 4 Clinical Coders and Band 5 Senior Clinical Coders, based on consistent performance and agreement with your team lead. We ask all remote staff to attend the office when required to stay connected with the team and take part in the training or key updates.
Job Purpose please see the attached job description for a full overview.
Person Specification
Meets All Band 5 Criteria Essential
Detailed knowledge of national coding rules and conventions In depth knowledge of OPCS4 and ICD10 Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application Knowledge of Clinical Coding audit processes Knowledge of encoding software products Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Effective organisation and time management skills Mentoring skills Ability to work to strict and changeable deadlines Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team IT skills Extensive practical coding experience Extensive experience in coding across multiple specialties Experience in using both paper and electronic records to extract clinical information Experience in using e-Record - Cerner Millennium and other IT systems Experience of Medical Records process Experience in use of encoding software products Experience of working within the NHS Experience of working within the NHS National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) Clinical Coding Standards Course Certification A level or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures Understanding of Health and Safety requirements A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application Understanding of the NHS recent reforms: o Caldecott Guardians o Freedom of Information act o Data Protection act Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff Experience of working in major teaching NHS Foundation Trust Health Informatics Qualification Degree level education
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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Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Regent Point
317 Regent Point
NE3 3HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)