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Clinical Coding Assistant | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,169 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hull, HU3 2JZ |
| Company: | Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7125156/356-25-7125156 |
Summary
Ever wondered how a hospital keeps track of everything it does – every surgery, every diagnosis, every patient treated?
The answer?Clinical Coding.
We’re offeringtwo exciting opportunitiesfor enthusiastic individuals to begin their journey into the world ofClinical 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 Matters
Clinical 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 thecorrect fundingfor the treatments they provide
• Help the NHSplan services and spot health trends
• Keeppatient 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.
As aClinical 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 anationally recognised qualification in Clinical Coding
Better still, once you’ve passed your training and meet internal standards, you’ll progress to aBand 3where you’ll prepare for theNational Clinical Coding Exam. Pass that, and you’ll advance to aBand 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
Hull 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 £1.3 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.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
This advert closes on Sunday 18 May 2025