Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Clinical Coder (Trainee Clinical Coder)
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Clinical Coder (Trainee Clinical Coder)
Clinical Coding Job Opportunity – Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our established Clinical Coding Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Denbighshire.
The post holder will:
- Extract medical terms from clinical documents.
- Translate these to clinical codes for hospital activity tracking.
Trainee Clinical Coders will be considered if a qualified candidate is unavailable. Successful trainees will initially be on Band 3 and progress to Band 4 upon achieving NCCQ (National Clinical Coding Qualification) status.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, though English/Welsh speakers are equally welcome.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
You must:
- Have a strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Demonstrate a keen attention to detail, essential for accurate coding.
- Stay updated on clinical coding developments through training (internal and specialty courses, possibly involving travel).
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For trainees, we offer:
- A comprehensive training package, including:
- Coding Standards Course.
- Internal trainee coder development program.
- Full support from designated, experienced mentors.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for contributing to the coding team’s success while developing their skills.
Working for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Why join us?
- North Wales’ largest health organisation, serving ~700,000 people across:
- Primary care
- Community services
- Mental health
- Acute and elective patient care.
- A culture of engaged leadership and commitment to:
- Equality and diversity
- Support for ‘Disability Confident Employer’ initiatives.
- A chance to make a difference in an inclusive, compassionate environment.
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Successful applicants will receive recruitment updates via their registered email. Applications in Welsh or English are accepted, with no preference between the two.
Person Specification (Essential Criteria)
- GCSE Biology (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
- GCSE English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
For the full job description and Person Specification, please refer to the attached documents or view them during the application process on Trac.
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