Interim Deputy Head of Clinical Coding

I'm currently supporting an NHS organisation with an urgent requirement for an experienced Clinical Coding leader to join on an interim basis.This role offers the opportunity to support a large and established Clinical…

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Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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I'm currently supporting an NHS organisation with an urgent requirement for an experienced Clinical Coding leader to join on an interim basis.This role offers the opportunity to support a large and established Clinical Coding function, providing operational leadership while contributing to service improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership across a Clinical Coding service.
Support coding performance, quality standards and productivity targets.
Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure continuity of service.
Lead and support process improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of coding automation and digital transformation projects.
Support performance reporting, workforce planning and service development activities.About YouWe're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

Significant NHS Clinical Coding leadership experience.
Experience managing or leading Clinical Coding teams.
A strong understanding of coding operations, quality standards and performance management.
Experience delivering service improvement or transformation programmes.
Exposure to automation, digital innovation or technology-enabled change within healthcare would be advantageous.Contract Details

Initial 3-month contract.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Immediate start preferred.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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