Clinical Coding Team Manager

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Coding Team Manager to lead a team of Accredited Clinical Coders, ensuring accurate and timely clinical data for episodes of care.

The role requires National Clinical Coding Qualification, post-qualification coding experience, and attendance at specialty workshops, with a flexible on-site and home-based working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Clinical Coding Foundation/Standards Course completed.
• National Clinical Coding Qualification achieved.
• Significant experience as a clinical coder in a provider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Accredited Clinical Coders to provide accurate, timely data keeping national standards and requirements for Payment by Results.
• Oversee daily supervision of coding staff and development of the service.
• Attend workshops and refresher training to maintain NCCQ and coding proficiency.

Skills

Cerner Millennium/Medicode

Education

National Clinical Coding Qualification

Clinical Coding Foundation/Standards Course

Degree level or equivalent

Anatomy & Physiology qualification

Medical Terminology Qualification

Tools

Cerner Millennium/Medicode

Job description

Site Clatterbridge Town Bebington Salary £39,959 - £48,117 7% per annum pro rata agreed annually Salary period Yearly Closing 23/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

**Previous applicants need not apply**

At WUTH we understand the importance of clinical coding to support patient care and help improve health outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our friendly Clinical Coding team as a Clinical Coding Team Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Coding, the post includes responsibility for the daily supervision of a team of coding staff. The role involves working alongside existing Team Manager and a Clinical Coding Trainer and Auditors, to help develop the Clinical Coding service further.
We are committed to training and developing our staff so applicants for this position must hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK), have post-qualification experience and be able to demonstrate attendance on Refresher and Specialty Workshops.

The role is flexible in combining on-site and home-based working. Applicants may be required to work on other sites and in other areas within the Trust. All applicants must be willing to maintain their skills by attendance on workshops and refresher training courses.

This role includes an RRP of 7%.

Main duties of the job

To manage a team of Accredited Clinical Coders to provide accurate, timely and complete clinical data for episodes of care that meets local requirements, are compliant with National standards and meet the requirements for Payment by Results and other processes which rely on high quality coded clinical information.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Coding Team Manager position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Clinical Coding Foundation/Standards Course
• National Clinical Coding Qualification
• Significant experience as a clinical coder in a provider organisation
• Experience post NCCQ working as a clinical coder in a provider organisation
• Regular attendance on Speciality and Refresher workshops
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Experience of audit
• Experience of mentoring staff
• Experience of supervising staff
• Anatomy and Physiology qualification
• Medical Terminology Qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Cerner Millennium/ Medicode

Other Requirements

• Membership of professional organisation/professional registration

Personal Attributes

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to ongoing personal development

General Information

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.