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 Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 388-6389732-A&C Job locations Torbay Hospital Bowyer Building Torbay hospital Torquay TQ2 7AA 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Bowyer Building Torbay hospital Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)