Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical Coder with a passion for education and development? University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Clinical Coder Trainer to join our dynamic and supportive Clinical Coding Team.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the training and development of trainee coders across our three main hospital sites. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality training, mentoring, and assessment to ensure coders achieve national accreditation and maintain high standards of clinical coding accuracy and compliance.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver structured training programmes aligned with NHS Digital and IHRIM standards.
- Support trainees through the Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) qualification process.
- Conduct regular assessments, audits, and feedback sessions.
- Develop and maintain training materials and resources.
- Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to promote coding awareness and data quality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Clinical Coding department.
About us
Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Coding Trainer Support the Clinical Coding Improvement Manager in delivering high-quality training for clinical coding staff across the Trust. Responsibilities include developing and managing training programmescovering trainee development, refresher courses, specialty workshops, and individual training needsto ensure staff achieve and maintain accreditation.
Key duties:
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Identify training needs and support competency development.
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Assist in creating and reviewing training procedures.
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Highlight audit needs related to staff training.
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Deliver training in line with national frameworks and compliance standards.
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Improve coded data quality through awareness sessions.
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Update guidance materials to reflect NHS England standards.
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Provide coding cover to maintain knowledge and meet deadlines.
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Perform additional duties as required by the Clinical Coding Improvement Manager.
Ideal for a Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service (TCDS) Approved Trainer with expertise in HRG tariffs and Mortality indices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Coding Trainer Support the Clinical Coding Improvement Manager in delivering high-quality training for clinical coding staff across the Trust. Responsibilities include developing and managing training programmescovering trainee development, refresher courses, specialty workshops, and individual training needsto ensure staff achieve and maintain accreditation.
Key duties:
-
Identify training needs and support competency development.
-
Assist in creating and reviewing training procedures.
-
Highlight audit needs related to staff training.
-
Deliver training in line with national frameworks and compliance standards.
-
Improve coded data quality through awareness sessions.
-
Update guidance materials to reflect NHS England standards.
-
Provide coding cover to maintain knowledge and meet deadlines.
-
Perform additional duties as required by the Clinical Coding Improvement Manager.
Ideal for a Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service (TCDS) Approved Trainer with expertise in HRG tariffs and Mortality indices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS England Approved TAP Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification or equivalent
- A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) - Accredited Clinical Coder Status (ACC) or equivalent
- Continued professional development, including Clinical Coding Refresher course (within last 3 years) and up-to date TAP
Desirable
- Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification AMSPAR
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties
- Experience of mentoring coding staff
- Experience of developing bespoke training packages
Desirable
- Experience of using Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
- Report writing skills
- Experience of team leadership and supervision
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
Desirable
- Participation in Clinical Coding Audits
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated and be able to influence and inspire others
- Required to travel and train at other NHS sites and travel to attend courses, seminars etc
- Ability to manage difficult situations confidently
- Supportive team player
- Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
- A flexible approach to working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS England Approved TAP Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification or equivalent
- A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) - Accredited Clinical Coder Status (ACC) or equivalent
- Continued professional development, including Clinical Coding Refresher course (within last 3 years) and up-to date TAP
Desirable
- Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification AMSPAR
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties
- Experience of mentoring coding staff
- Experience of developing bespoke training packages
Desirable
- Experience of using Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
- Report writing skills
- Experience of team leadership and supervision
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
Desirable
- Participation in Clinical Coding Audits
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated and be able to influence and inspire others
- Required to travel and train at other NHS sites and travel to attend courses, seminars etc
- Ability to manage difficult situations confidently
- Supportive team player
- Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
- A flexible approach to working hours
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).
