Clinical Coder
Translates clinical notes into the standard codes that drive NHS data, payment and planning. A specialist information role with a recognised national shortage.
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Strong on work–life balance and salary growth; held back by job security.
Can reach ~£71,000 via Head of Service / Director of Nursing or AHP.
Workforce scale not separately tracked; trend not tracked.
Moderately resistant to automation — mixed work.
Strong work–life balance; regular hours.
Moderate entry — moderate study load, low competition.
1 onward routes; good flexible-working scope.
Career Score™ is CareRoute's own indicative rating from public NHS-style data — not an official NHS ranking. A composite of six factors; same inputs always give the same score.
What you'd do
- Read clinical records and assign diagnosis/procedure codes
- Apply ICD-10 / OPCS classifications
- Ensure coding accuracy and audit
- Support data quality and reporting
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Skills & requirements
- Management / supervisory experience
- Business admin qualification (helpful)
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