Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Coding
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-AC209-1125
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Samlet
- Town
- Swansea Vale
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Clinical Coding Analyst
Band 5
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a keen, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Coding Team at SBU Health Board.
It is essential that you have attained the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ), to be an Accredited Clinical Coder ACC.
The post holder will assist with the completion of consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data in accordance with all National Standards, local coding policies and Welsh Assembly Government deadlines.
The post holder will be required to be proficient in the use of patient administration systems, WPAS, Clinical Portal, EMS, CITO or other systems
Main duties of the job
The post holder will adhere to departmental targets in respect of timeliness, completeness, accuracy and depth of coding, in line with Health Board deadlines and national standard, All Wales Tier 1 Performance targets.
to apply for a Band 5 Lead Clinical Coding Analyst the post holder will have experience of coding a wide range of specialties within a busy hospital environment; coupled with excellent IT skills and a working knowledge of the Health Board’s PAS systems.
It is desirable that the post holder has Knowledge or experience of AI and digital casenote systems.
You will be required to attend all mandatory and in-house clinical coding development and training, in order to keep abreast of changes to national clinical coding guidance & standards.
Demonstrating your commitment to Continual Professional Development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Attained the National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ – Diploma level 4) and achieved Accredited Clinical Coding (ACC) status OR equivalent and Post ACC qualification, ensure compliance in 3 yearly Clinical Coding Refresher course and achieve at least 90% in the course assessment
- Advanced ongoing in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, diseases and related health problems, of medical and surgical interventions and procedural terms
- Knowledge and experience of AI and digital casenote systems in conjunction with the HB move to digital ways of working and the introduction of ICD11 and OPCS 5
- Knowledge of all microsoft office applications and other relevant IT software packages required
- able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others Demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills
Desirable criteria
- NCCQ Clinical Coding Auditor qualification
- NCCQ Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
- Analyse and apply National Clinical Coding Standards and to a broad range of healthcare specialties and scenarios which can often be highly complex and conflicting
- clinical coding within a hospital setting coding all specialty / regional service admissions
- Significant practical coding experience across a wide range of specialties of all complexities
- Experience of interrogating both paper records and electronic systems / applications to extract clinical information for the purpose of clinical coding some of which can be conflicting
- Experience of working under pressure to deliver set Welsh Government in-month and year- end targets, whilst also ensuring quality of data is of a high standard
Desirable criteria
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g., Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Jo Parr
- Job title
- Clinical Coding Audit Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 702222
- Additional information
Jo Parr ext 35050
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