Clinical Coder/Trainee Clinical Coder in Bangor

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £26,813 - £31,626 per annum - trainee will be placed on Band 3 Pay scale Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the \"Disability Confident Employer\" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join a well established Clinical Coding Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

The post holder will be required to extract medical terms from clinical documents and translate to clinical codes for hospital activity at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Trainee Clinical Coders will be considered if we are unable to fill the post with a Qualified Clinical Coder. Trainee Clinical Coders will be placed on a Band 3 pay structure until they gain NCCQ status when they will move to a Band 4.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will have good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. A keen attention to detail is essential to this role. You would be expected to keep updated of developments in clinical coding through internal training and specialty training courses, which could involve travelling.
In the instance of appointing a trainee we offer a comprehensive training package including Coding Foundation Course and a internal trainee coder development course fully supported by experienced nominated mentors.
If you are looking to develop your skills in the coding environment and feel that you can make a positive contribution to our service we would like to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the \"Disability Confident Employer\" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder should hold the NCCQ and have experience of coding a wide range of specialties, have a flexible approach to work, be able to manage workload and work as part of a team to tight deadlines.

The post will require a highly motivated individual, an analytical thinker and posses excellent communication skills. They should also have the ability and confidence to suggest and implement ideas to improve departmental efficiency and performance.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Biology
• Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification or equivalent relevant qualification in clinical coding

Experience

• Experience of coding a wide range of specialties
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological terms
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Health Board’s policies of Data Protection and Freedom of Information

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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