About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditor to join our Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Clinical Coding Team.
At NCA, you will undertake high-quality audits across one of the widest and most complex specialty ranges in the NHS -- from obstetrics and neonates to spinal, neurosurgery, rehab and major trauma.
Working under the direction of the Clinical Coding Audit Manager, you will support delivery of the Trust's audit programme, completing a varied portfolio of audits and assurance activities in line with NHS England's Clinical Coding Audit Methodology.
You will work with the wider leadership team to translate audit findings into actionable insights, support practical improvement plans and champion continuous quality improvement across the organisation.
Applicants should be NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditors with strong analytical, communication and reporting skills. We also welcome applicants with a confirmed place on NHS England's 2026/27 Auditor Programme Assessment Day.
What we offer Flexibility - hybrid or remote working with flexi-time Breadth - exposure to highly complex and diverse NHS casemix Impact - the opportunity to strengthen coding quality, assurance and governance at scale Community - a collaborative team within one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Coding Auditor, you will support the delivery of the Northern Care Alliance's internal clinical coding audit programme, undertaking a range of audits, thematic reviews and assurance activities in line with NHS England's Clinical Coding Audit Methodology. You will review coded activity across multiple specialties, identify variances, analyse root causes and produce clear, evidence-based reports that support high-quality, accurate and standards-compliant coding.
Working closely with the Clinical Coding Audit Manager, you will help translate audit findings into practical improvements, key learning points and updates to local policy, supporting a culture of continuous quality improvement. You will contribute to mortality review audits, including those linked to indicators such as HSMR and SHMI, ensuring underlying coded data is robust and reliable.
The role involves direct engagement with clinical coders, operational managers and clinical teams, promoting strong documentation standards and improving understanding of national coding rules. You will maintain NHS England Approved Auditor status and keep your coding knowledge current, while occasionally working across multiple NCA sites to support audit delivery.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditor Accredited Clinical Coder status (ACC) Clinical Coding Refresher Course within the last 3 years
Registration Desirable
Registration with an appropriate health informatics professional body, e.g. IHRIM, FEDIP, AphA
Experience, Skills, Training & Experience Essential
Clinical Coding Audit Experience Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word (or equivalent spreadsheet and word-processing applications) Experience of engaging with a variety of staff at all levels - including clinical and non-clinical colleagues outside of the Clinical Coding Department
Desirable
Experience in conducting mortality reviews and understanding how these relate to HSMR and other mortality indicators. Experience of using Data Analytics tools such as benchmarking and SQL skills
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern Care Alliance Hospital Sites
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)