The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Sutton SM2 5PT
About this role
Specialist ACC (Band 6) : £49,948 - £59,065 pa inclusive of 10% RRP
Clinical Coder (Band 5)
£40,150 - £48,804 pa inclusive of 10% RRP
Interviews will be held face to face on 01 July 2026 at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5PT.
We are recruiting either a Specialist ACC (Band 6) or an experienced Clinical Coder (Band 5) working towards ACC qualification. Band 5 coders will receive full internal and external training support, while Band 6 ACCs will benefit from ongoing training and regular feedback to enhance their skills. After induction and training, the successful candidate may work from home for up to 40% of their contracted hours.
This role offers a vast amount of experience in diagnostic coding of very rare cancer types as well as complex surgical procedures and pioneering treatments in various specialties and has developed automated coding in key areas, meaning that clinical coders are able to focus on more complex cases.
You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and enjoy working with colleagues at all levels. You will be responsible for accurate day-to-day diagnosis and procedure coding using ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications, ensuring deadlines are met and coded data meets our high standards.
For further information, contact Enis Cifdaloz, Clinical Coding Manager, on 020 8915 6266 or Enis.Cifdaloz@rmh.nhs.uk
(*RRP reviewed annually)
Band 5
The post holder will serve as the Clinical Coder responsible for day-to-day coding of admitted patient activity in assigned clinical units / specialties in order to meet strict deadlines. Responsibilities will include ensuring that clinical coding is accurate, complete and timely, and that the clinical coding conforms to national standards. This role will require great attention to detail and a logical thought process as well as vast amount of knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
Band 6
The post holder will serve as the Specialist Accredited Clinical Coder responsible for day-to-day coding and management of un-coded activity in assigned clinical units / specialties in order to meet strict deadlines. They will be required to assist the Clinical Coding Service Manager in clinical coding audits, quality assurance and supervision of less experienced coding staff. Responsibilities will include ensuring that clinical coding is accurate, complete and timely, and that the clinical coding conforms to national standards. This role will require great attention to detail and a logical thought process as well as vast amount of knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed
Job Description and Person Specification
Band 5
- To abstract relevant clinical information from EPR, translate them into ICD10 and OPCS4 classification codes and input them in a timely manner as per National Standards and local policies using the Trust’s encoder.
- To achieve accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding within set standards and targets.
- To be responsible for monitoring and checking quality of coded data within the assigned clinical units / specialties.
Band 6
- To abstract relevant clinical information from EPR, translate them into ICD10 and OPCS4 classification codes and input them in a timely manner as per National Standards and local policies using the Trust’s encoder.
- To lead and be fully responsible for the coding function within the assigned clinical units / specialties.
- To assist the Clinical Coding Service Manager to develop, maintain and manage a skilled efficient coding team in order to provide high quality clinical coding service within the Trust.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026
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