About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Trainer to join Northern Care Alliance (NCA) as our Clinical Coding Training Manager.
At NCA you'll lead training across one of the widest ranges of specialties of any NHS trust -- from obstetrics and neonates to spinal, neurosurgery, rehab and major trauma. Few trusts can match this breadth. You will support and develop our established coding team while shaping structured pathways for future talent.
As Clinical Coding Training Manager, you will lead and evolve our internal training programme in partnership with our audit team and senior leadership. You will assess learning needs, shape trainee pathways and deliver high-quality education that supports progression to the National Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC) and well beyond.
You will build workforce capability, embed national standards and local policies, drive quality improvement and expand trainer capacity.
Applicants must be an NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Trainer with substantial experience, strong leadership skills and a passion for developing others.
What we offer:
o Flexibility - hybrid or remote working with flexi-time
o Breadth - exposure to a highly complex NHS casemix
o Influence - the opportunity to shape a future-focused Trust-wide training framework
o Community - a collaborative coding team within one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country
If you are ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Coding Training Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for the Trust's Clinical Coding Department, including implementing and delivering regular approved training sessions for clinical coders, external NHS organisations, clinicians and managers to improve knowledge of clinical coding and related topics.
The post holder will advise on and support the implementation of new guidance and standards, ensuring that local policies and guidance are updated to best serve the needs of the organisation and remain compliant with national coding standards.
The post holder will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Clinical Coding Training Team and clinical coding trainees.
Plan, organise and deliver the organisation's training programme for the Clinical Coding Department, which may include but is not limited to: Clinical Coding Trainee Programme, NCCQ revision programme, refresher courses, classification and standards updates, specialty-based workshops and individual or ad hoc training needs.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NHSE clinical coding approved clinical coding trainer Valid TAP Certificate in Training Delivery NCCQ - National Clinical Coding Qualification
Desirable
Formal qualification in remote training delivery/online facilitation Registration with health informatics professional body e.g. IHRIM, APHA
Experience Essential
Has experience of developing bespoke training packages Substantial NHS acute setting experience within clinical coding
Desirable
Management experience within a Clinical Coding setting
Knowledge Essential
In depth anatomy, physiology & medical terminology knowledge Knowledge and understanding of HRGs and NTPS (national tariff payment system) OPCS and ICD10 knowledge covering broad range of specialties
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)