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 lead authority for clinical coding training and development, helping to strengthen coding quality, documentation standards and organisational assurance.
A key aspect of the role will be establishing and developing a Clinical Coding Training Academy, creating structured learning pathways, supporting professional accreditation and developing future talent through innovative education programmes.
Working closely with operational, clinical, digital and corporate colleagues, you will use 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, together with the ability to influence, inspire and lead improvement across complex healthcare organisations.
If you are looking for a role where you can shape and develop future talent and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
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 University Hospitals Dorset.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the Clinical Coding Data Assurance Unit and providing professional leadership for coding education, capability development and assurance activity.
Acting as the Trust's Lead Clinical Coding Trainer, designing and delivering training programmes that support workforce development, accreditation and continuous professional development.
Establishing and developing a Clinical Coding Training Academy, creating structured learning pathways and supporting future workforce sustainability.
Using audit findings, assurance intelligence and workforce data to identify risks, drive improvement and strengthen coding quality and capability.
Working with clinicians and operational teams to improve clinical documentation standards and support Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) initiatives.
Supporting coding quality, financial assurance and data quality activities in partnership with operational and corporate teams.
Leading workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships, career pathways and professional development programmes
The Health Information Management Service at University Hospitals Dorset brings together Clinical Coding, Data Quality and wider information management functions within a single integrated service,
We are investing in the future of Clinical Coding through the development of a dedicated Data Assurance Unit and Clinical Coding Training Academy. This service will play a key role in strengthening coding quality, data assurance, clinical engagement and organisational performance across the Trust.
We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute ideas and help shape future services.
As a senior leader, you will develop future talent, drive continuous improvement and support the future direction of the HIM service at UHD.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed description of role.
Please not that you must hold the NHS Digital Clinical Coding Qualification to be eligible for this role
We would also consider applicants who have secured a place on NHS England's 2026/27 Clinical Coding Trainer Programme (CCTP) October or November 2026
For further insight into this role, please view the recruitment brochure. If you are applying via Trac please click here – Recruitment Brochure - Clinical Coding Department. If you are viewing via NHS Jobs, you can find the brochure under the ‘Supporting Links’ section.
We are pleased to offer a £6,000 attraction incentive payment for this role, with full details confirmed in line with Trust processes.
Relocation expenses may also be available, with details confirmed in line with Trust processes
Base Location: University Hospitals Dorset with cross site and hybrid working
Interview Date: 15th - 17th July
