Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Approved Clinical Coding Trainer with excellent communication skills to join our friendly clinical coding team. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Coding you will work alongside existing team leaders and auditor to deliver a comprehensive clinical coding training program to the whole team.
The Trust offers a flexible agile working policy allowing hybrid working between the office and home and flexibility of hours to allow staff to maintain a good work/life balance. Applications for a fully remote position would also be considered.
All applicants must be willing to maintain their skills by attendance on workshops and refresher training courses.
Applicants without the necessary training qualification may be considered for a Trainee Trainer role and will be supported to achieve the NHS Digital approved clinical coder trainer qualification. This role would be band 5 to progress to band 6 on qualification. Applicants for the trainee trainer role must hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification and have a minimum of two post qualification coding experience.
Main duties of the job
o Be responsible for the management and delivery of effective andcomprehensive Clinical Coding training programmes for all clinical codingstaff. They will deliver licensed training workshops as published by the Clinical Classifications Service as well as devising bespoke training material in order to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency and accreditationo Be responsible for the development and implementation of individualmentorship and training programmes to ensure that the clinical coders are confident and effective in their roleso Support the Clinical Coding Management in developing and training of all staff in the Clinical Coding Team, supporting their work towards the National Clinical Coding Qualification and advanced experience in all relevant specialty areaso Work closely with the Clinical Coding Audit Manager and Clinical Coding Coordinator to maximise data quality, competency of the team and implement improvement plans for the department
About us
The clinical coding department is a growing team of qualified/experienced coders and trainees and apprentices with one qualified auditor. The team has a base at Torbay Hospital and offers the flexibility of both home working and office work.
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Coding you will work alongside existing team leaders and auditor to deliver a comprehensive clinical coding training program.
Why work with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NHS Digital Approved Experienced Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Training Delivery Skills (Training Foundation/TAP) Certificate
- National Clinical Coding Qualification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recent Clinical Coding Standards refresher course
- A level or further qualification in a (human) biology/informatics related subject
- Anatomy and Physiology qualification
- Medical terminology qualification
Special Experience
Essential
- Extensive coding experience across a wide range of specialties with a minimum of 3 years' post ACC status experience of working in a coding department.
- Supervisory/Mentoring experience
- Experience of working with clinicians and senior managers, specifically around clinical engagement and education
- Proven experience in meeting deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NHS Digital Approved Experienced Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Training Delivery Skills (Training Foundation/TAP) Certificate
- National Clinical Coding Qualification
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recent Clinical Coding Standards refresher course
- A level or further qualification in a (human) biology/informatics related subject
- Anatomy and Physiology qualification
- Medical terminology qualification
Special Experience
Essential
- Extensive coding experience across a wide range of specialties with a minimum of 3 years' post ACC status experience of working in a coding department.
- Supervisory/Mentoring experience
- Experience of working with clinicians and senior managers, specifically around clinical engagement and education
- Proven experience in meeting deadlines
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
