Clinical Coding Trainer

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Previous applicants need not apply
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Clinical Coding Trainer to join our clinical coding teams at Stockport and Tameside.
Having recently undergone a restructure within the teams, we have identified a need for a Trainer to work with our Clinical Coding Training Manager to provide, devise and deliver a comprehensive plan of training for our two teams of coders.
There will be a particular focus on the NCCQ, and supporting our trainees through the revision pathway to ensure that they have the skills and confidence to be successful.
We welcome innovation, challenge and new ideas, as we plan to grow and develop our services, with increasing collaboration between the two trusts.
If this sounds like you, please don’t hesitate to apply!
All applicants must hold Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status and have significant number of years post qualification experience of working in a clinical coding department.
For current NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Trainers – applicants with this certification will commence as a Band 6.
I f you are not NHS England qualified, you will be recruited into the post on Band 5 AFC with an upgrade to Band 6 upon successfully obtaining NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Trainer Status.
Support the Clinical Coding Training Manager with the management and delivery of effective and comprehensive clinical coding training programmes for all clinical coding staff across Stockport NHS FT and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care FT.
Assist the Clinical Coding Management in identifying the training needs of clinical coders to maximise data quality, increase competency and implement improvement plans.
Manage the Trainee Clinical Coders and undertake line managerial tasks relating to this role.
Assist the Clinical Coding Training Manager with the creation and review of all SOPs and plans relating to training within the team.
Identify to the clinical coding management team any audit needs arising as a result of clinical coding staff training.
To continue to improve the quality of coded data through delivery of coding awareness sessions to staff groups throughout the organisation; this will require a sound knowledge of HRG tariffs and Mortality indices.
To update personal copies of classifications and instruction manuals to reflect changes in national standards when notified by NHS England.
Provide appropriate clinical coder cover when required, in order to achieve coding deadlines.
Deputise for the Clinical Coding Training Manager, as required, in periods of absence.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
NHS pension scheme membership
Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
NHS Staff discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details, requirements and responsibilities of this role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately

Please refer the Job description for details