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 them 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 on developments in clinical coding through internal training and specialty training courses, which could involve traveling. In the instance of appointing a trainee, we offer a comprehensive training package including Coding Standards Course and an 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. About Us
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 organization 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 Organizational 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 favorably than an application submitted in English. Job 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 possess 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
GCSE Biology Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience
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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,433 to £29,551 a year. Trainee will be placed on Band 3 Pay scale.
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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 on developments in clinical coding through internal training and specialty training courses, which could involve traveling. In the instance of appointing a trainee, we offer a comprehensive training package including Coding Standards Course and an 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. About Us
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 organization 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 Organizational 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 favorably than an application submitted in English. Job 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 possess 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
GCSE Biology Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent relevant experience Experience
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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,433 to £29,551 a year. Trainee will be placed on Band 3 Pay scale.
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