Trainee Clinical Coder

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

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to A Level standard or equivalent relevant passes.; - ECDL or equivalent qualification in the use of IT

Knowledge and experience

Essential: - Knowledge of anatomy & physiology; - Experience of working in a NHS hospital and/or office environment

Desirable: - Experience in NHS hospital PAS system; - Understanding of medical terminology; - Previous clinical coding experience