Trainee Clinical Coder

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Between 27-33 days annual leave plus:

Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars,…

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance

Stockport Credit Union

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Trainee Clinical Coder to join a friendly, award-winning team. You will train on-site with a view to hybrid working as coded data quality improves and confidence grows.

The role welcomes individuals starting in Clinical Coding who are willing to train to ACC qualification within 2–3 years, with experienced coders possibly joining at Band 5 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs/O'Levels grade A-C or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science
• AMSPAR Qualification
• Degree/A-Level Biology
• Completed NHS Digital Clinical Coding Standards Course

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate clinical codes with attention to detail and meet local/national deadlines.
• Collaborate with clinical/divisional staff to ensure data is recorded to national standards.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

National Clinical Coding standards

Excellent IT skills

Work under pressure and attention to (

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Maths and science

AMSPAR Qualification

Degree/A-Level Biology

NHS Digital Clinical Coding Standards Course

Tools

NHS systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking to recruit a Trainee Clinical Coder with enthusiasm and motivation to join our dedicated, award winning and friendly team.

Trainee coders are required to work on site for their initial training period, eventually building up to a hybrid working pattern, with all coders currently working from home 3 days a week. We promote flexible working with varied working patterns to suit individual personal commitments, encouraging a healthy work/life balance.

This is a great time to join us as we embrace increased collaborative working with colleagues at Tameside & Glossop ICFT, sharing a Head of Clinical Coding and a Training Manager. We are hopeful that this will allow for more support and consistency across both coding teams.

This post is also open to individuals who are looking to begin their career in Clinical Coding, and are willing to commit to the training and development necessary to become qualified. You should have an interest in medical terminology and human anatomy, an inquiring mind, and excellent reading comprehension.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidates will possess excellent analytical and judgement skills, be methodical with a high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail; you will need to be a team player who can manage your own workload whilst contributing to meeting local and national deadlines. You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and will be expected to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels. The role will require some interaction and collaboration with clinical and divisional staff to ensure data is accurately recorded in accordance with national standards.

Full support and training will be provided to allow the right candidates to become ACC qualified within 2-3 years.

This post is also open to experienced clinical coders, who will be paid up to Band 5, depending on experience and qualifications.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

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.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

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.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Our organisation embraces the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies to support learning, innovation, and productivity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Our organisation embraces the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies to support learning, innovation, and productivity. Candidates may use AI tools when preparing their applications; however, applications must authentically reflect the applicant's own qualifications, experience, and achievements. Any use of AI should enhance, rather than replace, the candidate's own input and professional judgement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 5 GSCEs/O'Levels grade A-C or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science
• AMSPAR Qualification
• Degree/A-Level Biology
• Completed NHS Digital Clinical Coding Standards Course

Experience

• Experience working under own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience in using a number of different NHS systems
• Experience sharing knowledge and skills with others

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of National Clinical Coding standards, and their application

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and scrutiny, and show excellent attention to detail

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.