Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical coding assistant to join our team at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust based at Britannia Park. You will be part of an enthusiastic, multi-skilled team providing high quality support to the the Clinical Coding service at Southend. You must hold excellent communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft programmes and have the ability to undertake a large range of varied tasks. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for providing general assistance to the Clinical Coding Team by collecting medical records following patient discharge, tracking paper case notes, locating and collating missing source material such as missing case notes, paperwork and histology reports and answering telephones and dealing with general enquires. About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-COR-BR-0398 Job locations Britannia Park Comet Way Southend SS2 6GD Job description Job responsibilities If you like the challenge of working in a fast pace and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application Job description Job responsibilities If you like the challenge of working in a fast pace and exciting environment, where we look after and value you, then you may be the person to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application Person Specification Education/ Experience Essential 5 GCSE's/ NVQ L2 Previous NHS experience Previous administration experience Communication Essential Good written communication Person Specification Education/ Experience Essential 5 GCSE's/ NVQ L2 Previous NHS experience Previous administration experience Communication Essential Good written communication Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Britannia Park Comet Way Southend SS2 6GD Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)