Clinical Coding Assistant
The closing date is 13 April 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical coding assistant to join our team at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust based at Basildon Hospital.
You will be part of an enthusiastic, multi-skilled team providing high quality support to the the Clinical Coding service at Basildon.
You must hold excellent communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft programmes and have the ability to undertake a large range of varied tasks.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing general assistance to the Clinical Coding Team by collecting medical records following patient discharge, tracking paper case notes, locating and collating missing source material such as missing case notes, paperwork and histology reports and answering telephones and dealing with general enquires.
- Deal with queries from a range of internal staff groups and external bodies, providing routine information.
- Plan and organize own activities on a day to day basis to meet agreednational deadlines and those set by the Clinical Coding Team Leader.
- Investigates and tracks down missing case notes.
- Run reports and locate case notes required for Clinical Coding.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
08 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-COR-SO-5999
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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