Graduate Clinical Coder: Start in Health Data & Informatics

Hope Citadel Healthcare Community Interest Company; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC in Kirkholt, United Kingdom, offers a Graduate Clinical Coding Scheme starting January 2027. As a Graduate Clinical Coding Officer, you will receive structured training, mentoring, and exposure to primary care informatics, with opportunities to develop expertise in SNOMED CT coding and data governance.

The role supports GP practices across Greater Manchester, with a clear development pathway into healthcare informatics, data quality, and population health management.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (Bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Data Science, Psychology, Pharmacy or related field.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately process incoming clinical correspondence from hospitals and providers.
• Extract clinically relevant information and apply SNOMED CT codes.
• Maintain high-quality electronic patient records and update records after clinical information.
• Support chronic disease registers and data quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry experience

Teamwork

Healthcare data familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Life sciences / health informatics related degree

Job description

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC in Kirkholt, United Kingdom, offers a Graduate Clinical Coding Scheme starting January 2027. As a Graduate Clinical Coding Officer, you will receive structured training, mentoring, and exposure to primary care informatics, with opportunities to develop expertise in SNOMED CT coding and data governance.

The role supports GP practices across Greater Manchester, with a clear development pathway into healthcare informatics, data quality, and population health management.