Job summary
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Coding Trainer to join our friendly and professional team at Great Western Hospital Foundation NHS Trust.
It's an exciting time for our growing department and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of a training plan for the Clinical Coding Team.
*Subject to job evaluation*
Main duties of the job
Develop and deliver a comprehensive training programme to the Clinical Coding Department, involving the induction training of new staff, the provision of specialised training to the team as a whole and conducting National Clinical Coding Courses, to include the Clinical Coding Standards Course, Refresher Course and NCCQ Revision Programme.
Work alongside the Clinical Coding Audit Manager and Divisional Lead Coders to identify training needs within the team, providing guidance and ensuring improvements are implemented.
Provide expert advice on clinical coding, promoting a thorough knowledge of the national regulations surrounding the coding classifications to all levels of staff at the Trust. Lead on clinical coding projects as required.
Provision of line management support for all Band 3 Trainee Clinical Coders.
About us
You will be joining a growing department which places emphasis on professional and personal development. This new post will be at the forefront of our drive to deliver a comprehensive, accurate clinical coding service to the Trust.
We can offer flexible working, to include remote working. Clinical coders currently have the option to work from home 3 days each week.
We are currently embedding a continuous improvement methodology we callImproving Togetherinto our organisation and are equipping all of our staff with the training and support to turn their great ideas into reality.
That will help us to deliver an even better level of patient care, but we know that we need an improved estate to offer quality care too. That is why we have a large site development plan underway, called our'Way Forward Programme', which seeks to develop a more integrated, streamlined and efficient health care system that will provide an effective balance of urgent and longer term care for patients' best interests.
There has never been a better or more exciting time to join our organisation, and the opportunities for you are limitless.
Our Values
Our Star Values are the golden thread running through everything we do and help us to deliver our vision of providing great, joined up services for the community. You can expect to see our values in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service-We will put our patients first
Teamwork-We will work together
Ambition-We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect-We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan, organise and deliver the training programme for the Clinical Coding Department.
As part of the Clinical Coding Senior team, make recommendations on how to improve clinical coding quality and accuracy.
Manage an effective system of performance review and objective setting for the Trainee Clinical Coders, incorporating individual training needs analysis and planning to departmental, divisional and Trust objectives.
Provide Clinical Coding advice throughout the organisation on coding related queries.
Work with the Clinical Coding Auditor using the results of clinical coding audits to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of training to meet recommendations made via the audits. Support the Clinical Coding Team Manager in reviewing working methods within the coding department and in other departments that impact on the coding process.
Participate in and organise clinical coding awareness sessions for all levels of staff within the trust, and attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote clinical coding, and the importance of accurate data.
Work with the Head of Clinical Coding, Divisional Lead Coders, and Clinical Coding Auditor to promote and develop engagement between clinicians and Clinical Coders, discussing clinical coding anomalies, agreeing, and documenting outcomes.
Be responsible for updating and maintaining clinical coding resources and documents held on the shared filing system.
Assist in the development and maintenance of clinical coding local policies, procedures, and guidance.
Develop training action plans for clinical coders, providing one to one coaching and support.
Foster relations with external organisations and Trusts to ensure comprehensive UpToDate training is given.
Provide professional support to the coding team, responding to and resolving technical queries. Conduct research to support clinical coding query resolution and to respond to knowledge deficits within the coding team. Communicate all clinical coding issues/concerns at team meetings and suggest practical solutions to problems related to performance or data quality.
Deputise for the Head of Clinical Coding as required for all matters pertaining to the Clinical Coding training function.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan, organise and deliver the training programme for the Clinical Coding Department.
As part of the Clinical Coding Senior team, make recommendations on how to improve clinical coding quality and accuracy.
Manage an effective system of performance review and objective setting for the Trainee Clinical Coders, incorporating individual training needs analysis and planning to departmental, divisional and Trust objectives.
Provide Clinical Coding advice throughout the organisation on coding related queries.
Work with the Clinical Coding Auditor using the results of clinical coding audits to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of training to meet recommendations made via the audits. Support the Clinical Coding Team Manager in reviewing working methods within the coding department and in other departments that impact on the coding process.
Participate in and organise clinical coding awareness sessions for all levels of staff within the trust, and attend multidisciplinary meetings to promote clinical coding, and the importance of accurate data.
Work with the Head of Clinical Coding, Divisional Lead Coders, and Clinical Coding Auditor to promote and develop engagement between clinicians and Clinical Coders, discussing clinical coding anomalies, agreeing, and documenting outcomes.
Be responsible for updating and maintaining clinical coding resources and documents held on the shared filing system.
Assist in the development and maintenance of clinical coding local policies, procedures, and guidance.
Develop training action plans for clinical coders, providing one to one coaching and support.
Foster relations with external organisations and Trusts to ensure comprehensive UpToDate training is given.
Provide professional support to the coding team, responding to and resolving technical queries. Conduct research to support clinical coding query resolution and to respond to knowledge deficits within the coding team. Communicate all clinical coding issues/concerns at team meetings and suggest practical solutions to problems related to performance or data quality.
Deputise for the Head of Clinical Coding as required for all matters pertaining to the Clinical Coding training function.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
- NHS Digital Approved Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Training Delivery Skills (Training Foundation/TAP) Certificate
- National Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Attendance at an NHS Clinical Coding Refresher Course within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Management/supervision qualification
- Registration/membership of professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering Clinical Coding training
- Substantial experience in clinical coding across a wide range of specialties
- Collaborating with clinicians and senior managers around clinical engagement and education
- Knowledge of HRGs and PbR
- Proven expertise and specialist knowledge in the application of the rules and conventions of ICD0 and OPCS4, and a thorough understanding of the National Clinical Coding Standards for these classifications
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection Act, ensuring patient and colleague confidentiality at all times
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Understanding of uses and importance of clinical coding
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information from a wide variety of sources
- Computer and keyboard skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong people skills and ability to work effectively
- Ability to interpret and extract patient related data from case notes and electronic systems, with the skills to translate highly complex information to diagnostic and procedure codes
- Analytical and judgmental skills and abstraction skills in relation to clinical classifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
- NHS Digital Approved Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Training Delivery Skills (Training Foundation/TAP) Certificate
- National Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
- Attendance at an NHS Clinical Coding Refresher Course within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Management/supervision qualification
- Registration/membership of professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering Clinical Coding training
- Substantial experience in clinical coding across a wide range of specialties
- Collaborating with clinicians and senior managers around clinical engagement and education
- Knowledge of HRGs and PbR
- Proven expertise and specialist knowledge in the application of the rules and conventions of ICD0 and OPCS4, and a thorough understanding of the National Clinical Coding Standards for these classifications
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection Act, ensuring patient and colleague confidentiality at all times
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Understanding of uses and importance of clinical coding
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information from a wide variety of sources
- Computer and keyboard skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong people skills and ability to work effectively
- Ability to interpret and extract patient related data from case notes and electronic systems, with the skills to translate highly complex information to diagnostic and procedure codes
- Analytical and judgmental skills and abstraction skills in relation to clinical classifications
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).
