Job Description

Clinical Coding Assistant x 1 (Full time 37.5hours)Strategy and Planning DirectorateClinical Coding DepartmentHull Royal Infirmary/Castle Hill HospitalBand 2PermanentClosing Date: 2 weeks after advertisementEver wondered how a hospital keeps track of everything it does - every surgery, every diagnosis, every patient treated?The answer? Clinical Coding.We're offering two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to begin their journey into the world of Clinical Coding - a vital, skilled, and rewarding career where your attention to detail and curiosity can directly impact patient care, hospital funding, and NHS services.Why Coding MattersClinical Coders are the hidden heroes of hospital life. They turn complex medical notes into national codes that tell the story of every patient's care.These codes:

• Ensure hospitals get the correct funding for the treatments they provide
• Help the NHS plan services and spot health trends
• Keep patient records accurate and future-proof

When the coding is wrong, hospitals might lose money, services could be misallocated, and patient records may not tell the full story. That's why we need people who are switched-on, detail-driven, and ready to take pride in getting things right.Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.Main duties of the jobAs a Clinical Coding Assistant, you'll help support the team by:

• Gathering and organising patient notes and discharge lists
• Tracking down missing documentation
• Assisting with essential admin and data entry
• Helping ensure the right information is in place so coders can do their job accurately and efficiently

These are just the first steps in a career that's as meaningful as it is methodical. With our excellent career pathways, you won't just be supporting others, you'll be learning the ropes and building a career of your own.From day one, you'll be trained to:

• Understand medical terminology and conditions
• Apply national coding standards
• Build strong analytical and investigative skills
• Work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Clinical Coding

Better still, once you've passed your training and meet internal standards, you'll progress to a Band 3 where you'll prepare for the National Clinical Coding Exam. Pass that, and you'll advance to a Band 4 - Senior Clinical Coding Officer.This truly is a fabulous opportunity to develop your career, at your pace - knowing that we are with you every step of the way.You don't need to be a clinician - just someone with a sharp mind and a desire to make a difference.We're looking for:

• Natural problem-solvers with great attention to detail
• Calm, organised thinkers who enjoy learning
• People who thrive independently but love being part of a team
• Confidence with IT systems and a proactive attitude when chasing information

About usHull University Teaching Hospitals is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over xc2xa31.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa324,169 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number356-25-7125156Job locationsHRIAnlaby RoadHullHU3 2JZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English, Maths and Science

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• ECDL or equivalent proof of IT skills

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Experience of working in a Patient Services environment
• Organising and prioritising
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Experience searching and retrieving casenotes
• Knowledge of Lorenzo

Desirable

• Medical Terminology

SkillsEssential

• Trust IT(Lorenzo)
• General IT - E-mails/word etc
• Working under pressure
• Used to working as part of a team
• Uses own initiative and prioritise workloads according to personal and team deadlines
• Demonstrates good attention to detail
• Able to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Understanding of the purpose of coding

Special Attributes and otherEssential

• Good telephone manner
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time in a quiet but often pressurised environment.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity
• Possesses an aptitude to learn quickly under supervised direction
• Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals
• Able to maintain good relationships within a small team
• Values and behaviors will mirror those of the Group

Other RequirementsEssential

• Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness
• Flexible
• Able to travel between sites as required
• Reliable
• Diplomatic, persuasive and influential

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English, Maths and Science

Desirable

• Medical Terminology
• ECDL or equivalent proof of IT skills

EXPERIENCEEssential

• Experience of working in a Patient Services environment
• Organising and prioritising
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Experience searching and retrieving casenotes
• Knowledge of Lorenzo

Desirable

• Medical Terminology

SkillsEssential

• Trust IT(Lorenzo)
• General IT - E-mails/word etc
• Working under pressure
• Used to working as part of a team
• Uses own initiative and prioritise workloads according to personal and team deadlines
• Demonstrates good attention to detail
• Able to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Understanding of the purpose of coding

Special Attributes and otherEssential

• Good telephone manner
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time in a quiet but often pressurised environment.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity
• Possesses an aptitude to learn quickly under supervised direction
• Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals
• Able to maintain good relationships within a small team
• Values and behaviors will mirror those of the Group

Other RequirementsEssential

• Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness
• Flexible
• Able to travel between sites as required
• Reliable
• Diplomatic, persuasive and influential

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