Clinical Coding Assistant

Job summary

Clinical Coding Assistant x 1 (Full time 37.5hours)

Strategy and Planning Directorate

Clinical Coding Department

Hull Royal Infirmary/Castle Hill Hospital

Band 2

Permanent

Closing Date: 2 weeks after advertisement

Ever wondered how a hospital keeps track of everything it does - every surgery, every diagnosis, every patient treated?

The answer? Clinical Coding.

We're offering two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to begin their journey into the world of Clinical 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 the correct funding for the treatments they provide
• Help the NHS plan services and spot health trends
• Keep patient 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical 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 a nationally recognised qualification in Clinical Coding

Better still, once you've passed your training and meet internal standards, you'll progress to a Band 3 where you'll prepare for the National Clinical Coding Exam. Pass that, and you'll advance to a Band 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

About us

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.