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The national Terminology and Classifications Service publishes mandated clinical coding systems (terminology and classifications) under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Healthcare professionals use terminologies to record the patient care and forms part of the patient record. Coding specialists use the classifications to categorise the data recorded for statistical analysis, research and the reimbursement of health and care providers.

The classifications (ICD and OPCS-4) are used in every NHS hospital system across the UK to support national reporting. This national service is responsible for the maintenance, distribution, and support for these classifications in England. We provide the definitive source of coding standards for applying and interpreting these classifications for consistent, accurate and comparable data.

The Classifications Specialist (Trainer/Developer) will be part of the team that delivers the Clinical Coding Trainer and Auditor training programme. This includes producing core national training materials for cascade to approved trainers for local training ensuring correct coding of the rule-based classifications.

The post holder will be involved in the ICD-11 MMS (the latest revision of ICD) implementation preparations and creating awareness and training materials for the NHS coding workforce.

As a Classifications Specialist (Trainer/Developer) your responsibilities will include:

Developing and updating national classification training materials using a variety of training techniques for blended learning
Updating and streamlining the Approved Clinical Coding Trainer and Auditor supporting documents and guidance
Providing subject matter expert input to the specialist e Learning development
Co-delivering all events scheduled for the Approved Clinical Coding Trainer and Auditor Programmes
Leading formal classification user networks, focus groups and speaking at conferences and other events as well as providing well informed and expert advice that it is properly understood by the recipients
Presenting complex, sensitive, or contentious information / concepts, as well as assessment feedback, analysis, ideas, and positions in a clear succinct, convincing, and professional manner

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.

Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.

Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care

Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation

Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.