Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the management team here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as part of One LSC, in the role of Clinical Coding Trainer.

Are you a qualified Trainer looking for a change of scene or to broaden your experience in regional specialist areas such as Major Trauma, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Vascular, Oncology or Renal? If so, then we want to hear from you.

Alternatively, if you are an experienced ACC Coder looking to take the next step in your coding career then you'll get all the help and support you need from an excellent network of qualified Trainers in the region whilst working towards qualification.

Until that time is right for you, however, you can make a significant difference to the development of Trainees and Coders working for the LTH team by sharing your expertise in guiding them through the day-to-day coding of a wide variety of clinical specialisms to ensure Coders are confident and effective in their roles.

Working closely as part of the management team you will be supported to play an important part in service development, help further the learning identified through audit and address any performance issues that may arise.

Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Clinical Coding management team, you will work alongside your senior colleagues to ensure and maintain maximum coverage and delivery of high quality clinically coded information within the Clinical Coding Department and in line with national and local standards in accordance with Trust deadlines to support service and management information requirements.

You will provide in-house and external training for the development of all staff involved in the clinical coding process.

Develop, implement and maintain a training programme, working alongside trainers across the region

Provide expert advice on complex coding queries and support the implementation of new standards and updates to ensure that Coders are confident and effective in their roles from trainee to qualified levels.

The post holder will assist in the promotion and development of the service within the Organisation and assist the Clinical Coding Manager in the management of the department.

The post holder will provide cover, where required, for the Clinical Coding Auditors and Assistant Clinical Coding Manager.

The role is mentally demanding requiring long periods of concentration in coding data, understanding, interpreting and communicating complex Clinical Coding issues and delivering multiple deadlines in a changeable and pressured work environment.

About us
LTH admitted care activity covers a wide variety of clinical specialisms, giving the coding team a broad skill set.

Our Coders work with a range of electronic systems including scanned patient notes and as such all roles involve full daily use of computer screens.

We can offer remote working for much of your time, flexibility with hours, and the ability to control your own workload in line with the requirements and demands of the role

As part of OneLSC we believe collaboration is a key factor to providing an outstanding clinical coding service for all the partner trusts.

Job responsibilities
Personal and People Development To supervise, manage workload and monitor performance of coding trainees against agreed targets, including assessments To undertake annual performance development reviews and 1:1 meetings in line with Trust requirements. Duties undertaken in line with progression Appraisals undertaken in accordance with annual timeframes and 1:1 meetings undertaken regularly To provide intensive and comprehensive training to coders, covering all specialties and to ensure that mentoring by Senior Specialist Coders takes place. Expected to gain appropriate training qualifications in order to prepare and deliver formalised Classifications Service training for new, existing and external coding staff. To identify the training needs of Coding staff and arrange courses and mandatory training. To identify own development needs and pursue own continuing professional development. Support staff in gaining ACC status by organising revision workshops and preparing study material in agreement with the student. Prepare thoroughly for any training sessions and create a supportive environment for individual needs, interest and styles. Discuss training and development needs with individuals and receive feedback from them. Listen to ideas for improvement. Duties undertaken in line with progression and support given to Senior Coders Qualification gained within an agreed timeframe Discuss training and development needs of the department and self with the Clinical Coding Manager Duties undertaken in a timely manner Staff feedback states they feel supported Staff feedback states they feel valued and listened to

Person Specification
Essential

• Educated to A level or equivalent standard
• ACC qualified
• Extensive experience of coding in an Acute Trust setting
• Expert knowledge of ICD 10 and OPCS Classifications
• In depth knowledge of Medical Terminology / Anatomy & Physiology
• Knowledge of Data Protection and Information Governance
• Able to demonstrate high levels of accuracy
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Ability to drive / meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Willingness to travel to regional / national workshops, courses and forums

Desirable

• Clinical Coding Trainer or Auditor status
• Knowledge of Payment by Results process
• Experience of meeting with Clinicians / Trust Management
• Knowledge of Harris Flex CPR and Solventum Medicode 360 systems
• Experience of staff management
• Ability to use Microsoft packages

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).

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).