Job summary
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an NHS England Approved and Experienced Clinical Coding Trainer to join their experienced and dedicated Clinical Coding team.
Flexible and Hybrid-Working opportunities available.
A Recruitment and Retention Premium of 12% per annum (approximately £4641) will be payable, to be reviewed annually.
Only candidates with the NHS Digital Approved and Experienced status will be successful.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for the development and implementation of the training programme for the Clinical Coding Department and be able to work effectively and efficiently alongside the Clinical Coding Team Manager and Audit Manager.
The post holder must
- Have good organisational skills
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Work well as part of a team to achieve deadlines
- Be able to work well under pressure
- Be able to deliver existing NHS Digital training materials
- Be able to develop, implement and deliver specific training materials
The applicant must have the ability to deliver an excellent clinical coding service to the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.
At West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust we provide:
- NHS/Blue Light Discounts
- Local Business Discounts
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Occupational Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Abbeycroft Leisure Membership
- Long Service awards
- Recognition Awards - Putting you First and STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Test Reimbursement
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts, and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose:
To oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of a functional training programme for the Clinical Coding department to ensure Clinical Coding accuracy and integrity are maintained at the highest level
To be an active member of the Clinical Coding Department covering the management role for the Team Manager when necessary
With the Clinical Coding Team Manager and Audit Manager, monitor performance and ensure targets are met within allocated resources and agreed timescales
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose:
To oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of a functional training programme for the Clinical Coding department to ensure Clinical Coding accuracy and integrity are maintained at the highest level
To be an active member of the Clinical Coding Department covering the management role for the Team Manager when necessary
With the Clinical Coding Team Manager and Audit Manager, monitor performance and ensure targets are met within allocated resources and agreed timescales
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Good general education (Degree level or equivalent)
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
- NHS Digital Trained Trainer qualification
- Clinical Coding Standards Course
Desirable
- Other teaching qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- NHS coding experience.
- Knowledge in Anatomy, Biology, Physiology
- Refresher course in past 3 years.
- Experience in Team environment.
- Working knowledge of an electronic patient record system.
- Working knowledge of Medicode encoder/other encoder
- Teaching/mentoring experience
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with different staff groups across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
- Excellent IT skills
- Presentation Skills
- Able to manage own time and deliver objectives under pressure
- Able to maintain levels of high concentration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Good general education (Degree level or equivalent)
- Certificate in Medical Terminology
- NHS Digital Trained Trainer qualification
- Clinical Coding Standards Course
Desirable
- Other teaching qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- NHS coding experience.
- Knowledge in Anatomy, Biology, Physiology
- Refresher course in past 3 years.
- Experience in Team environment.
- Working knowledge of an electronic patient record system.
- Working knowledge of Medicode encoder/other encoder
- Teaching/mentoring experience
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with different staff groups across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
- Excellent IT skills
- Presentation Skills
- Able to manage own time and deliver objectives under pressure
- Able to maintain levels of high concentration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
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.
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.
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).
