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Clinical Coding
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AC089-0426
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
24/04/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Clinical Coding Clerk

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to recruit a part time (22.5 hours per week), permanent Clinical Coding Clerk, to join our existing team at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the clinical coding team, the post holder will be expected to carry out various clerking duties, including the retrieval and tracking of patient case notes, whilst helping maintain an efficient and high-quality clinical coding service.

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, a very positive and flexible approach to work, and an enjoyment of working as part of a very busy team.

Knowledge of the Welsh patient administration system (PAS) and previous Health Records experience is desirable; full training will be provided.

As part of the role, the successful candidate is expected to cover sickness and annual leave for the clerks at any of the other hospital sites within the Health Board.

You will be based in Withybush Hospital but there will be a need to travel to all hospital sites across the Health Board.

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

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 24/04/2026.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good general level of education
  • Understands confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Medical Terminology
  • NVQ/computer qualification or a willingness to work towards

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • NHS and/or previous clerical experience
  • Medical Records Tracking System

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vasu Appanna
Job title
Clinical Coding Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 772563
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