Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking to recruit a full-time, permanent Clinical Coding Clerk to join our existing team at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the clinical coding team, the post holder will be expected to carry out various clerking duties, including the retrieval and tracking of patient case notes, while helping maintain an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service. The post holder will require excellent communication skills, a very positive and flexible approach to work, and enjoy working as part of a busy team. Knowledge of the Welsh patient administration system (PAS) and previous Health Records experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will cover sickness and annual leave for the clerks at any of the other hospital sites in the Health Board.
You will be based in Glangwili Hospital, but there will be a need to travel to all hospital sites across the Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/02/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Good general level of education Understands confidentiality Desirable
Medical Terminology NVQ/computer qualification or a willingness to work towards Experience
Desirable
NHS and/or previous clerical experience Medical Records Tracking System Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwilli Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking to recruit a full-time, permanent Clinical Coding Clerk to join our existing team at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the clinical coding team, the post holder will be expected to carry out various clerking duties, including the retrieval and tracking of patient case notes, while helping maintain an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service. The post holder will require excellent communication skills, a very positive and flexible approach to work, and enjoy working as part of a busy team. Knowledge of the Welsh patient administration system (PAS) and previous Health Records experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will cover sickness and annual leave for the clerks at any of the other hospital sites in the Health Board.
You will be based in Glangwili Hospital, but there will be a need to travel to all hospital sites across the Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/02/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Good general level of education Understands confidentiality Desirable
Medical Terminology NVQ/computer qualification or a willingness to work towards Experience
Desirable
NHS and/or previous clerical experience Medical Records Tracking System Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwilli Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF #J-18808-Ljbffr
