Specialist Clinical Coder

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Clinical Coder

The closing date is 12 January 2026

We're on a journey to transform clinical coding and shape the future of digital health - and you could be part of it.

We are seeking two experienced and motivated Specialist Clinical Coders to join our dynamic Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

We're here to nurture future digital leaders and grow as one team. We work closely with our Talent Management and Organisation Development teams to create clear career pathways and a development-focused retention scheme that supports every colleague to grow and progress.

This is what modern coding looks like at Guy's and St Thomas':

• Curious minds.
• Cross-disciplinary teams.
• The confidence to innovate within a world-class digital ecosystem.
• A willingness to disrupt the status quo.

If you're ready to grow your career in a department that values insight as much as output - and wants to place coders at the heart of the NHS's digital future - we'd love to hear from you.

This role follows a hybrid working model. Onsite presence is expected as and when business needs require (typically 1 or 2 days per week) to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency as the department continues its transformation.

As a Specialist Clinical Coder, you will:

• accurately abstract, analyse, and assign complex diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications
• work closely with clinical teams to validate and enhance the quality of coded data
• take the lead on specific specialties and complex coding scenarios
• act as a mentor to junior coders and support their development
• contribute to clinical engagement, KPI monitoring, audit preparation and data quality improvement

About Us:

The Clinical Coding Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a vital part of our healthcare system. We are responsible for accurately translating patient information into codes that are used for billing, research, and planning purposes. Our work directly impacts the Trust's ability to recover income and plan services effectively.

Our Team:

Our team is comprised of skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work within demanding time frames. We work closely with clinicians, medical secretaries, and other staff to ensure that all relevant information is captured and coded accurately.

For more information about the role, duties and expectations, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
• ECDL

• Substantial Clinical Coding expertise across all specialties and levels of complexity
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Ability to analyse and abstract complex records
• Ability to resolve complex coding issues and aptly articulate resolutions
• Able to identify data quality issues and coding workflow impediments and use sound intuition to resolve

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust