University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Data Assurance Unit Manager - Clinical Coding Training Lead
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Data Assurance Unit Manager - Clinical Coding Training Lead
Senior Clinical Coding Professional: Head of Data Assurance Unit & Clinical Coding Training Lead
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Hospitals Dorset at a pivotal stage in the development of our Health Information Management Service.
As Head of Data Assurance Unit and Clinical Coding Training Lead, you will provide senior leadership for clinical coding education, workforce capability, quality assurance, and data assurance across the Trust. You will act as the Trust's technical authority for clinical coding training and development, helping to strengthen coding quality, documentation standards, and organisational assurance.
A core aspect of the role involves establishing and developing a Clinical Coding Training Academy, creating structured learning pathways, supporting professional accreditation, and developing future talent through innovative education programmes. You will work closely with operational, clinical and digital colleagues, using assurance intelligence, audit outcomes, and workforce insight to deliver targeted improvement initiatives, strengthen coding capability, and support income assurance.
We are seeking an experienced, qualified clinical coding professional with a strong background in education and workforce development, alongside the ability to influence, inspire, and lead improvement across complex healthcare organisations—particularly those seeking growth through development and STP-led change.
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- Provide senior leadership for the Clinical Coding Data Assurance Unit, shaping professional leadership for coding education, capability development, and assurance activities.
- Serve as the Trust’s Lead Clinical Coding Trainer, designing and delivering training programmes that support workforce development, accreditation, and continuous professional development.
- Establish and foster a Clinical Coding Training Academy, developing structured learning pathways and ensuring the sustainability of the future workforce.
- Apply audit findings, assurance intelligence, and workforce data to identify risks and guide targeted improvement initiatives, ultimately strengthening coding quality and capability.
- Collaborate with clinicians and operational teams to improve clinical documentation standards and support Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) initiatives.
- Partner with operational and corporate teams to lead coding quality, financial assurance, and data quality initiatives.
- Drive workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships, career pathways, and professional development programmes.
About the Health Information Management Service
The Health Information Management Service at University Hospitals Dorset integrates Clinical Coding, Data Quality, and broader information management functions into a single, unified service.
We are investing in the future of Clinical Coding through the development of the dedicated Data Assurance Unit and Clinical Coding Training Academy. This initiative will play a pivotal role in enhancing coding quality, data assurance, clinical engagement, and ** organisational performance** across the Trust.
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The service is committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment, encouraging colleagues to develop professionally, contribute ideas, and help shape future services.
As a senior leader, you’ll have the opportunity to develop future talent, drive continuous improvement, and support the evolution of the HIM service at UHD.
Additional context
During transformation projects aligned with the New Hospital Programme, services may relocate (either temporarily or permanently) in the coming year. Our recruiting managers will provide further insights during the interview process.
Ethics & Equality
We believe in ensuring equity throughout our recruitment process. Supporting initiatives such as Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces networks, we are also committed to Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may assist our recruitment process, but your application must accurately reflect your experience. The ability to act with integrity is essential throughout every stage of our hiring.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit: 📧 Email: uhd.coding.requests@nhs.net 📞 Contact: Clinical Coding SLT via [Recruitment Email]
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