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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Coding
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC859-1124
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£24,433 - £29,551 Trainee will be placed on Band 3 Pay scale
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Clinical Coder/Trainee Clinical Coder

Band 4

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join a well established Clinical Coding Department at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

The post holder will be required to extract medical terms from clinical documents and translate to clinical codes for hospital activity at Glan Clwyd Hospital

Trainee Clinical Coders will be considered if we are unable to fill the post with a Qualified Clinical Coder.  Trainee Clinical Coders will be placed on a Band 3 pay structure until they gain NCCQ status when they will move to a Band 4.  

Main duties of the job

You will have good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. A keen attention to detail is essential to this role. You would be expected to keep updated of developments in clinical coding through internal training and specialty training courses, which could involve travelling.

In the instance of appointing a trainee we offer a comprehensive training package including Coding Standards Course and a internal trainee coder development course fully supported by experienced nominated mentors.

If you are looking to develop your skills in the coding environment and feel that you can make a positive contribution to our service we would like to hear from you

Previous applicants need not apply

 

Main duties of the job

You will have good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. A keen attention to detail is essential to this role. You would be expected to keep updated of developments in clinical coding through internal training and specialty training courses, which could involve travelling.

In the instance of appointing a trainee we offer a comprehensive training package including Coding Foundation Course and a internal trainee coder development course fully supported by experienced nominated mentors.

If you are looking to develop your skills in the coding environment and feel that you can make a positive contribution to our service we would like to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder should hold the NCCQ and have experience of coding a wide range of specialties, have a flexible approach to work, be able to manage workload and work as part of a team to tight deadlines. 

The post will require a highly motivated individual, an analytical thinker and posses excellent communication skills.  They should also have the ability and confidence to suggest and implement ideas to improve departmental efficiency and performance.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Biology
  • Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of coding a wide range of specialties
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
  • Ability to comprehend and work within the Health Board’s policies of Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jean.Edgeley
Job title
Deputy Head of Clinical Coding
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 845004
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