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About

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust:

We provide high quality services for the local population of over half a million people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.

We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
We treat nearly three quarters of a million patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.
We offer care across Three hospital sites, and various community sites, using state-of-the-art facilities.

In this section you’ll find information about our hospitals, the goals the Trust is working hard to achieve, the annual plan and reports on how we are performing.

We are always try to deliver the highest quality care to our patients and have ambitious plans to continue to improve the services we offer in response to the changing needs of our patients.

Background.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an NHS Organisation, which was formed on the 1st April 2003, following the merger of Blackburn Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Care NHS Trust and Burnley Health Care NHS Trust.

In addition to a full range of acute hospital services the trust is a growing centre for emergency hospital services, Hepato Biliary, Head and Neck and Urological Cancer services, a growing centre for Cardiology services and a network provider of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care.

The Trust has a total of over 950 inpatient beds at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Inpatient rehabilitation services are also provided at Pendle Community Hospital and at the Rakehead Unit at Burnley General

Contact

Address: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital; Haslingden Road; Blackburn; Lancashire; BB2 3HH
Contact Number: 01254732075

Find out more

Jobs Website

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Ref: 435-1LSC-ELHT-081-25 Vacancy ID: 7100470

Clinical Coding Trainer

Closed for applications on: 17-Dec-2025 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 17-Dec-2025 00:00

Location

Site: Royal Blackburn Hospital
Address: Haslingden Road
Town: Blackburn
Postcode: BB2 3HH
Major / Minor Region: Lancashire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (8-4 desirable)

Salary

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Corporate

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.

One LSC stands for ‘One Lancashire and South Cumbria’ and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.

The Trusts that make up One LSC are:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

· Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

· Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.

The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Deliver an effective and comprehensive clinical coding training program for all clinical coding staff across the Trust. This will include but is not limited to; trainee program revision program, refresher courses, classifications and standard updates, specialty-based workshops and individual or ad-hoc training needs in order to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency and accreditation.

Assist clinical coding management in identifying the training needs of clinical coders to maximize data quality, increase competency and implement improvement plans.

Assist clinical coding management with the creation and review of all standard operating procedures 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.

As a Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service (TCDS) Approved Trainer, ensure all clinical coding training is compliant with the framework outlined in the Data Security Protection Toolkit 1 (DSPT) and abide by the Clinical Coding Trainer Program (CCTP) code of conduct when undertaking 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 digital guidance and instruction manuals to reflect changes in national standards when notified by NHS England.

Provide appropriate clinical coder cover, to maintain knowledge of local practice and to support achieving coding deadlines.

Undertake delegated responsibilities and any other duties as requested from the clinical coding improvement manager.

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

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The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we look forward to receiving your application.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received. It is, therefore, recommended that you apply as soon as you can.

We will contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application, so please check the e-mail account that you applied from regularly (including spam/junk).

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to improving the working lives of its colleagues and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy on aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.

As a recruitment service, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service in recruiting people into positions of trust.

It is important to us that we employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone - irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that as an employer we are under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable you to apply for this post.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information.

AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and could negatively impact on your chances of success in the application process.

We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

Recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. They will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, please provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations. Share work-related successes and challenges you have navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences.

Consider structuring your supporting information section with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

Young People

Please note: a young person must be in part-time education or training until they’re 18. If you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40, Standard DBS check £26.40, Enhanced DBS check £54.40 and Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working.

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We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NHS England Approved TAP Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
Minimum A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge
National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) – Accredited Clinical Coder Status (ACC
Continued professional development, including Clinical Coding Refresher course (within last 3 years) and up-to date TAP.

Desirable criteria

Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology qualification AMSPAR.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties.
Experience of mentoring coding staff.
Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties
Experience of developing bespoke training packages

Desirable criteria

Experience of team leadership and supervision
Report writing skills
Experience of using Patient Administration Systems (PAS).

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to abstract and analyse complex data from patient clinical records.
Able to work logically and methodically.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Ability to provide coding advice and support to coding officers.
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to communicate with colleagues at different levels i.e. multi-disciplinary teams
In depth knowledge of ICD-10, OPCS-4 coding and the principles of Clinical Coding
Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
Understanding of National Tariff Payment System (NTPS) and Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
Understanding of how coded data is used in mortality models i.e. Hospital Standardised Mortality Ratio (HSMR) and SHMI

Desirable criteria

Participation in Clinical Coding Audits

Personal

Essential criteria

Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
Effective and supportive Team player
A flexible approach to work
Ability to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
Monitors own targets/performance
Highly motivated and be able to influence and inspire others
Able to adapt to changing classifications/terminology landscape, including acquiring knowledge of SNOMED CT
Required to travel and train at other NHS sites and travel to attend courses, seminars etc.
Ability to manage difficult situations confidently.