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.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-BTH-49.26

Job locations

Preston Business Centre

Watling Street Road

Preston

PR2 8DY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Personal and People Development To supervise, manage workload and monitorperformance of coding trainees against agreedtargets, including assessments To undertake annual performance developmentreviews and 1:1 meetings in line with Trustrequirements. Duties undertaken in line withprogression Appraisals undertaken inaccordance with annualtimeframes and 1:1 meetingsundertaken regularly To provide intensive and comprehensive training tocoders, covering all specialties and to ensure thatmentoring by Senior Specialist Coders takes place. Expected to gain appropriate training qualificationsin order to prepare and deliver formalisedClassifications Service training for new, existing andexternal coding staff. To identify the training needs of Coding staff andarrange courses and mandatory training. To identify own development needs and pursueown continuing professional development. Support staff in gaining ACC status by organisingrevision workshops and preparing study material inagreement with the student. Prepare thoroughly for any training sessions andcreate a supportive environment for individualneeds, interest and styles. Discuss training and development needs withindividuals and receive feedback from them. Listento ideas for improvement. Duties undertaken in line withprogression and support given toSenior Coders Qualification gained within anagreed timeframe Discuss training and developmentneeds of the department and selfwith the Clinical Coding Manager Duties undertaken in a timelymanner Staff feedback states they feelsupported Staff feedback states they feelvalued and listened to

Job description Job responsibilities Personal and People Development To supervise, manage workload and monitorperformance of coding trainees against agreedtargets, including assessments To undertake annual performance developmentreviews and 1:1 meetings in line with Trustrequirements. Duties undertaken in line withprogression Appraisals undertaken inaccordance with annualtimeframes and 1:1 meetingsundertaken regularly To provide intensive and comprehensive training tocoders, covering all specialties and to ensure thatmentoring by Senior Specialist Coders takes place. Expected to gain appropriate training qualificationsin order to prepare and deliver formalisedClassifications Service training for new, existing andexternal coding staff. To identify the training needs of Coding staff andarrange courses and mandatory training. To identify own development needs and pursueown continuing professional development. Support staff in gaining ACC status by organisingrevision workshops and preparing study material inagreement with the student. Prepare thoroughly for any training sessions andcreate a supportive environment for individualneeds, interest and styles. Discuss training and development needs withindividuals and receive feedback from them. Listento ideas for improvement. Duties undertaken in line withprogression and support given toSenior Coders Qualification gained within anagreed timeframe Discuss training and developmentneeds of the department and selfwith the Clinical Coding Manager Duties undertaken in a timelymanner Staff feedback states they feelsupported Staff feedback states they feelvalued and listened to

Person Specification

Essential

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

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

Person Specification Essential 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 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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Preston Business Centre

Watling Street Road

Preston

PR2 8DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Preston Business Centre

Watling Street Road

Preston

PR2 8DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)