Total 5 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Bristol, BS2 8ED

Candidates are encouraged to discuss the role with both Cristina Medina and Pedro Marques. You can arrange an informal discussion by contactingcristina.medina@uhbw.nhs.ukandpedro.marques@uhbw.nhs.uk. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

The post holder will undergo training, to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the International classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10) and OPCS- 4, clinical coding classifications, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. To ensure that clinical coded data is entered accurately and appropriately into the Trusts computer system for every relevant patient care episode, with required deadlines as agreed with the Trusts commissioners. Liaise with appropriate staff, with any queries arising Document coding problems and queries for their Divisional Lead, and/or Trusts coding trainer, who will then submit any unresolved queries to Delen, National Clinical Coding Helpdesk. Attend all national, local and in-house training sessions/relevant workshops and seminars, as required. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all Trusts policies at all times. Ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding and follow any local policies. Organise own workloads and work as part of a team, to ensure complete and accurate coding, with the Trusts monthly deadlines within framework denoted by Divisional Leads. Ensure that incomplete coding due to outstanding histology results, is checked and completed on a regular basis, in conjunction with their Divisional Lead, to ensure accurate and completed clinical coding in a timely manner, as required. During the initial training period to work towards meeting individual and overall department key performance indicators (KPIs). The post holder will be expected to achieve department KPIs within agreed timescales and support. The individual KPI will progress over the first year, to achieve 30 spells coded per day by end of year 1. To undertake the 21 day Clinical Coding Standards Course, within 6 months. To successfully pass the Trusts in-house clinical coding exam and audit assessment after 12 and 18 months to check progress and readiness for the NCCQ. As part of the departments wider clinical coding audit programme, the post holders coding will be periodically audited for completed clinical coding episodes, as part of ongoing data quality assurance within the department.

Are you interested in an exciting career within the NHS? If so, North Bristol is recruiting for a Trainee Clinical Coder to join their challenging and diverse Clinical Coding Department.

To succeed in this role you will need to be motivated, eager to learn and have a great attention to detail. In your quest for accurate data, you will come into contact with a variety of staff of different levels throughout the Trust.

Working in the Clinical Coding department at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a job with great career progression and the chance to work in a busy acute hospital. Our team of coders complete coding of approximately 147,000 daycase/inpatient visits each year, spread across a variety of complex specialties including neurosurgery, vascular surgery, geriatric medicine, maternity and trauma/orthopaedics.

An assessment centre for shortlisted candidates will be held on 19th November at Southmead Hospital, this is a half day process giving you an in depth understanding of the unusual and interesting role of a clinical coder. Successful candidates will then be invited back for interview on 26th/27th November

Please note we always have a high number of applications for Trainee Coder roles so we would advise submitting your application as soon as possible as this advert may close early.

You will be responsible for translating medical terminology documented in patient records into national codes using the classifications ICD10 and OPCS4. The requirement is to produce consistent, accurate, complete and timely coded clinical data, for use by the Trust Finance Department among others.

As a Trainee Clinical Coder you will start in our training programme on Band 3 and be regularly assessed and tested during training. You will also attend a Clinical Coding Standards Course. After approximately 18 - 24 months and following passing an in house test and audit you will become an experienced Clinical Coder. After an agreed time frame (usually two to three years after commencing as a trainee) trainees sit the National Clinical Coding Qualification and upon passing will become a Band 5 Senior Clinical Coder.

The Clinical Coding Department aims to meet the demands of a modern NHS and to support the Trust's Business Activity by recruiting high calibre individuals.







North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the South West, with state of the art facilities provided at Southmead Hospital and the smaller Cossham hospital site.



The post holder will undergo training, to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the International classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10threvision (ICD-10) and OPCS- 4,clinical coding classifications, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

To ensure that clinical coded data is entered accurately and appropriately into the Trust’s computer system for every relevant patient care episode, with required deadlines as agreed with the Trust’s commissioners.

Liaise with appropriate staff, with any queries arising

Document coding problems and queries for their Divisional Lead, and/or Trust’s coding trainer, who will then submit any unresolved queries to Delen, National Clinical Coding Helpdesk.

Attend all national, local and in-house training sessions/relevant workshops and seminars, as required.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all Trust’s policies at all times.

Ensure adherence to national procedures and guidelines for clinical coding and follow any local policies.

Organise own workloads and work as part of a team, to ensure complete and accurate coding, with the Trust’s monthly deadlines within framework denoted by Divisional Leads.

Ensure that ‘incomplete coding’ due to outstanding histology results, is checked and completed on a regular basis, in conjunction with their Divisional Lead, to ensure accurate and completed clinical coding in a timely manner, as required.

During the initial training period to work towards meeting individual and overall department key performance indicators (KPIs). The post holder will be expected to achieve department KPIs within agreed timescales and support. The individual KPI will progress over the first year, to achieve 30 spells coded per day by end of year 1.

To undertake the 21 day Clinical Coding Standards Course, within 6 months.

To successfully pass the Trust’s in-house clinical coding exam and audit assessment after 12 and 18 months to check progress and readiness for the NCCQ.

As part of the department’s wider clinical coding audit programme, the post holders coding will be periodically audited for completed clinical coding episodes, as part of ongoing data quality assurance within the department.




This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Job Title: Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60141

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site.

The Role
As an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive team working in the submarine defence market.

Day-to-day, the Entry Level Mechanical Engineer will work within a supportive team environment, where you will use their skills and enthusiasm to develop, integrate and test mission critical systems, at the cutting edge of the domain.

• Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
• Provide a technical interface with internal and external stakeholders at a detailed level.
• Carry out technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for design of improvements.
• Produce, review, verify outputs including calculations, analyses, technical reports, technical specifications and method statements.
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements 3 days in the onsite and 2 days working from home.

Essential Experience of the Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

• Mechanical design experience.
• An analytical mind set and creative approach to problems.
• The capability to understand and trade-off the various different aspects of a technical challenge.

Qualifications for the Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

• A relevant degree.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. However, you are eligible to start on Standard (BPSS) security check.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Potential to develop skills
• A relocation package for those outside of the region

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 01/11/2024

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