Clinical Coding Support Officer

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS benefits package

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a part-time Clinical Coding Support Officer to join the Clinical Coding Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital. This fixed-term/secondment post runs for 12 months until 30 September 2027, with permission from current line manager required for applications.

The role supports location and tracking of casenotes, works with coding staff, and requires Welsh language ability to be desirable; English or Welsh speakers are welcome.

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills required.
• Basic keyboard skills expected.
• Ability to work to deadlines is essential.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in locating casenotes required by The Clinical Coding Department.
• Work closely with Clinical Coding Co-ordinator and staff.
• Develop good working relationships with secretarial and other staff handling health records.
• Assist in tracking casenotes into and out of The Coding Department.
• Return casenotes to other departments where applicable.
• Provide annual leave/sickness cover for the Clinical Coding Support Officer.
• Perform basic data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality per Information Governance guidelines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Basic keyboard skills

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Hospital environment experience

Education

Secondary education standard

Tools

WPAS

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy. For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Coding Support Officer to join the Clinical Coding Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking part-time employment that can be worked around other commitments, while also providing valuable exposure to and experience within the field of Clinical Coding.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 30th Sept 2027 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the location of casenotes required by The Clinical Coding Department.
• To work closely with Clinical Coding Co-ordinator and all Clinical Coding staff.
• To develop good working relationships with secretarial and other staff who handle health records.
• To assist in the tracking of casenotes into and out of The Coding Department.
• To return casenotes to other departments where applicable.
• To provide annual leave/sickness cover for the Clinical Coding Support Officer.
• Basic data entry.
• Maintain Confidentiality, adhering to the guidelines laid down by The Information Governance Department.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good organisational skills
• Basic keyboard skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills

Qualification & Experience

Essential criteria

• Good standard of secondary education.

Desirable criteria

• Use of WPAS
• Experienced in a hospital environment