Clinical Coder

Clinical Coder
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Remote with 2–3 days on-site initially – support with expenses provided)
Contract: 14 - 18 month Fixed Term Contract | 37.5 hours per week

We’re looking for a highly skilled, Accredited Clinical Coder to join our team at KIMS Hospital, Kent’s largest independent hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing and supportive team in a busy healthcare environment.

With approximately 1,000 inpatient episodes per month (average length of stay: 2–3 days), you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely clinical coding for both NHS and private patients.

KIMS Hospital specialises in a range of medical disciplines, with Orthopaedics as our primary focus. We also provide services in Gynaecology, General Surgery, and other specialties across our main hospital and three external sites. Our facilities include state-of-the-art technology, robotic surgery, and a High Dependency Unit (HDU).

• Accurately code NHS referral patients.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure comprehensive coding accuracy.
• Use Compucare (PAS) and Medicode (Encoder) systems to manage coding data.

• Accredited Clinical Coder with up-to-date Clinical Coding Refresher Course attendance.
• Minimum of 2 years post-ACC qualification.
• Experience in both private and NHS hospital coding.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

• Be part of a supportive, professional, and growing team.
• Work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements with on-site support.

• Competitive salary
• 33 days of annual leave plus additional time off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% discount on select KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye tests

At KIMS Hospital, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer.

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and are ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: Any offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS Certificate. Information on DBS checks is available at gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.