Clinical Coding Team Manager

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

** 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%.

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.

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.

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

• 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 of Cerner Millennium/ Medicode

• Membership of professional organisation/professional registration

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

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