Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital Bowyer Building
Town: Torquay
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/02/2025 23:59
Clinical Coding Trainer
Band 6
Job Overview
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 auditors 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
1. Be responsible for the management and delivery of effective and comprehensive Clinical Coding training programmes for all clinical coding staff. Deliver licensed training workshops as published by the Clinical Classifications Service and devise bespoke training material to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency and accreditation.
2. Be responsible for the development and implementation of individual mentorship and training programmes to ensure that the clinical coders are confident and effective in their roles.
3. Support the Clinical Coding Management in developing and training all staff in the Clinical Coding Team, aiding their work towards the National Clinical Coding Qualification and advanced experience in all relevant specialty areas.
4. 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.
Working for Our Organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description and Main 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
* 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
* 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
* 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.
* Experience of working with clinicians and senior managers, specifically around clinical engagement and education.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Important Information
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text, and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support, you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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