Senior Clinical Coder

Senior Clinical Coder

The closing date is 24 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Coder to join the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Clinical Coding Team.

At NCA, you will code across one of the widest specialty ranges of any NHS trust – from obstetrics and neonates to spinal, neurosurgery, rehab and major trauma. Few organisations nationally can match this breadth, offering a rare opportunity to expand your expertise and work on genuinely varied, complex activity every day.

We are seeking experienced, accredited clinical coders who hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) and have proven multi‑specialty experience.

• Code a diverse casemix, from high‑volume day cases to highly specialised activity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Work collaboratively across multiple hospital sites within a large, supportive department.
• Mentor and support less experienced coders, strengthening team capability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development.
• Provide an efficient and high‑quality clinical coding service by ensuring accuracy within the interpretation of descriptions of patient diagnoses and procedural events using the ICD‑10 and the OPCS‑4 to carry out the coding function.
• The Coding Team is skilled and ensures complete and accurate coding of Trust activity. We have an in‑house Coded Data and Standards Assurance Audit and Training Team to support your development.
• Daily duties may span a broad spectrum across the Department.

• National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) (UK)
• Clinical Coding Refresher Course within the last 3 years

• Experience of a variety of specialties in an acute NHS healthcare setting
• Experience mentoring junior clinical coding staff

• Hybrid working across Bury, Oldham and Rochdale, or fully remote where appropriate.
• Exposure to one of the widest casemixes in the NHS.
• Clear pathways and strong internal development support for career growth.
• Competitive benefits package, including a substantial annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Position:
Full‑time, contract with flexible working options, home or remote working, compressed hours.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.