Clinical Coder in Southampton

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and summarise patient clinical documentation in line with agreed protocols, including summarising Lloyd George records.
• Manage and prioritise urgent coding and summarisation requests in accordance with agreed timescales and service priorities.
• Process inbound correspondence (electronic and paper) promptly and attach it to patient records.
• Assign actions or tasks to clinicians or teams as required.
• Process pathology results and new patient registration documentation.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency across EMIS, Anima, and other clinical systems, demonstrating low error rates in line with audit and quality standards.
• Code complex or ambiguous clinical documentation requiring professional judgement.
• Take ownership of escalated coding or workflow issues and resolve them effectively.
• Liaise with clinical teams to clarify documentation or coding queries

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education.
• Relevant clinical or administrative training.
• Commitment to mandatory and role‑related training.
• Confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Health and safety in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical systems (Emis, Anima), appropriate to role level.
• Administrative experience, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Experience handling clinical documentation and digital systems.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday pro rata PLUS bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership with a 14.38% employer contribution rate
• Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly employee award
• Investment in developing your skills and progression opportunities, across the Partnership
• First consideration for other internal recruitment opportunities

Overview

The Clinical Coder is responsible for the accurate and efficient coding, summarising, and management of patient clinical documentation across EMIS, Anima, and associated clinical systems. The role supports high‑quality patient care by ensuring patient records are complete, consistent, and processed efficiently, reducing the administrative burden on clinicians. The post requires sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage both routine and complex clinical documentation in line with agreed protocols and quality standards.