Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor

Salary: £27,040 - 31,200 per year

Requirements:

• Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status with substantial post-qualification experience; 5 years across diverse specialties is desired.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent; a background in Science or Medicine is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, national coding rules, and confidentiality legislation.
• Strong leadership capabilities to guide junior coders, manage high-pressure deadlines, and drive team performance.
• In-depth understanding of Data Quality frameworks, HRGs, and NHS financial flows.
• Sharp analytical, communication, and keying skills with a solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical coding operations and data quality initiatives while translating complex medical records into standardized coding formats, including ICD-10 and OPCS-4.
• Mentor Clinical Coders and Data Quality Officers, oversee annual Performance Developmental Reviews, set individual objectives, and establish personal development plans.
• Extract and translate clinical information from physical notes, electronic discharge summaries, and Trust systems into accurate codes in compliance with national standards.
• Support the Audit Manager with coding audits, Information Governance and DSP toolkit compliance, and resolution of data quality issues.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to optimize outpatient procedure capturing, design updated outcome forms, and educate staff on correct recording pathways.
• Identify training gaps through random validation checks, promote efficient data capture practices, and ensure timely entry onto the Trusts PAS to meet national financial flow deadlines.
• Work closely with departmental leadership to align coding accuracy with Trust Business Plans, SUS PbR processes, and national Data Security and Protection standards.

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This is a contract role for an initial three months, with extension potential, based remotely/work from home for Croydon Healthcare Services. We are seeking someone to balance high-level supervision with hands-on coding and auditing, working closely with departmental leadership to support coding accuracy, data quality, and compliance with national standards. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

last updated 38 week of 2026