Overview
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS 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. The closing date is 14 October 2025
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!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to A Level standard or equivalent relevant experience
* Completion and successfully completed the Clinical Coding Foundation and/or Refresher Course
Experience
* Clinical Coding Experience
* Experience of mentoring staff
Knowledge
* 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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Dependent on experience
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