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Clinical Coder
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-CCS-735
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Shrewsbury
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
Dependant on experience
Closing
14/10/2025 23:59

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Clinical Coder

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust are seeking to recruit experienced Clinical Coders. This is an exciting opportunity for  enthusiastic  Clinical Coders to join the friendly and professional team at SaTH based at The Shrewsbury Hospital site. Coding varied specialities.

The position we offer has the availability to be Hybrid.

Unexperienced applicants will start as an A&C Band 3 following the clinical coding training pathway.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Clinical Coder is to ensure that all inpatient activity undertaken at the Trust is captured in a nationally recognised format, using ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) and OPCS 4 (Classification of interventions and procedures)

The post holder will be responsible for extracting clinical information from various source documents, including paper and electronic systems and translating the medical terminology into national and international alpha numeric codes. 

Clinical Coders are required to produce consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data to facilitate managers and clinicians in the monitoring, planning and provision of high quality patient care. National clinical codes are the source for Healthcare Resource Groups (HRG) which are used to determine NHS Reference costs and payment by results.

Working for our organisation

The Clinical Coding Department at SaTH are a friendly professional Team who provide a Clinical Coding Service that supports their colleagues and the patients we serve and our communities.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to A Level standard or equivalent relevant experience
  • Completion and successfully completed the Clinical Coding Foundation and/or Refresher Course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical Coding Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of mentoring staff

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 coding classifications and standards in the NHS UK environment
  • Excellent understanding of medical terminology, anatomical & physiology

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Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carole Gray
Job title
Assistant Clinical Coding Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 622835

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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