Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Trainee Clinical Coder

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Job summary

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Are you looking for a new career path, that offers training, flexible working and structured career progression? If so Clinical Coding could be your next career move!

Main duties of the job

Clinical Coding is an integral part of the NHS that supports financial income for the Trust, national and local statistics, healthcare planning, and much more. The importance of coded data requires the highest level of accuracy and diligence from Clinical Coders, and because of that training is a continued focus in the team, with opportunities to attend coding workshops throughout the year.

The successful candidates will be put on the National Clinical Coding Standards course, undertaken by our Approved Coding Trainer, to provide them with the foundations of Clinical Coding. Once completed they will each be assigned an Accredited Clinical Coder as a mentor to support them throughout their training. This role has a strong focus on training with opportunities for role progression within the team.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate Services

Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

REF1719E

Job locations

St Mary's Hosp (IOW), Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer a fantastic work/home balance with flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home once established in the role. You will be joining a friendly team who go above and beyond to support one another.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE (Grade C or above) Including English & Math's or equivalent; Vocational Qualification level 3 or equivalent; Knowledge of Medical Terminology, human anatomy & physiology gained through experience and/or NVQ3 in care is vital.

Desirable

Awareness of Clinical Coding and its function

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience acquired through work-based training preferable NHS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE (Grade C or above) Including English & Math's or equivalent; Vocational Qualification level 3 or equivalent; Knowledge of Medical Terminology, human anatomy & physiology gained through experience and/or NVQ3 in care is vital.

Desirable

Awareness of Clinical Coding and its function

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience acquired through work-based training preferable NHS.

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.