Graduate Clinical Coder

Are you a recent graduate looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare data and primary care? Hope Citadel Healthcare is launching an exciting Graduate Clinical Coding Scheme designed to develop the next generation of healthcare information specialists. As a Graduate Clinical Coding Officer, you will receive structured training and mentorship while learning how to accurately interpret clinical correspondence, maintain patient records, and support the safe delivery of care across our GP practices. Working alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists and practice managers, you will develop expertise in medical terminology, SNOMED CT coding, and healthcare informatics. This unique role offers an excellent foundation for a career in clinical coding, healthcare management, informatics, or wider NHS clinical support roles, with clear opportunities for development and progression., As a Graduate Clinical Coding Officer, you will review and process clinical correspondence received from hospitals and other healthcare providers, accurately recording information within patient records using recognised clinical coding systems. You will support the maintenance of chronic disease registers, identify and highlight important clinical actions arising from correspondence, and work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and administrative teams to ensure patient records are accurate, complete and support the safe delivery of care. You will also contribute to data quality improvement initiatives and develop specialist knowledge of primary care systems, medical terminology and healthcare informatics through a structured training programme.

Hope Citadel Healthcare is a not-for-profit primary care organisation providing NHS General Practice services across Greater Manchester. We operate eleven GP practices serving diverse communities throughout Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale, with a strong focus on reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for some of the area's most underserved populations.

Our vision is to deliver high-quality, person-centred healthcare that meets the needs of local communities. We believe that excellent patient care starts with excellent information, and we recognise the vital role that accurate clinical data plays in supporting safe, effective and proactive healthcare.

As an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to developing our workforce and creating rewarding career opportunities. Through investment in training, technology and professional development, we support our colleagues to grow their skills and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients every day.

The Graduate Clinical Coding Scheme reflects our commitment to building the next generation of healthcare data professionals and supporting future leaders in primary care.