The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Clinical Coder

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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!

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CCS-735

Job locations

Shrewsbury

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Clinical Coding Experience

Desirable

Experience of mentoring staff

Knowledge

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Clinical Coding Experience

Desirable

Experience of mentoring staff

Knowledge

Essential

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

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Shrewsbury

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY38XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)