Job summary
As the Clinical Coding Department Manager, you will be responsible for the daily running of the Clinical Coding Teams across both the UHW (Cardiff) and UHL (Llandough) sites, whilst ensuring that departmental objectives are achieved.
In addition to this you will support the Head of Clinical Coding in strategic service development and the implementation of a robust training and audit program within the UHB. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage with services and clinicians to make operational improvements, aligned to the plans for service collaboration as led by the Head of Clinical Coding.
Ideal candidates should have passed the National Clinical Coding Qualification to become an Accredited Clinical Coder.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Daily management of the Clinical Coding team across both UHW and UHL sites.
* Support the Head of Clinical Coding in the development and implementation of various service improvement projects.
* Identify the training needs of staff within the department and organise and facilitate appropriate training where needed.
* Cover absences within the management team.
* Deliver on departmental, UHB and national coding targets.
* Manage Health & Safety within the clinical coding department.
* Any other duties in keeping with the effective management of the Clinical Coding Department as directed by the Head of Clinical Coding.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
* Effectively manage staff under the guidance of UHB policies and procedures, including managing sickness within the Clinical Coding Department and supporting staff in respect of performance and training needs.
* Establish and maintain a comprehensive appraisal/Personal Development Programme (PDP) for all staff in collaboration with the Head of Clinical Coding.
* Ensure that service objectives are met within the UHB performance management framework.
* Review and update local coding policies regularly, ensuring consistency with national standards and local policies.
* Identify training needs and implement a training programme or liaise with external training companies.
* Ensure all staff who assign clinical codes have attended a recognised course in clinical coding and provide support for staff taking the National Clinical Coding Qualification.
* Devise and implement a Clinical Coding Audit Programme in conjunction with the Head of Clinical Coding.
* Ensure adherence to national standards and agreed protocols in coding.
* Evaluate and implement recommendations from clinical coding/data quality audits.
* Raise awareness and educate clinicians and Directorate staff on Clinical Coding.
* Provide Clinical Coding Awareness presentations to clinicians and managers.
* Undertake routine data quality audits as directed.
* Review operational procedures for compliance with Digital Healthcare Wales and CfH guidance.
* Ensure developments are consistent with current ICD-10 and OPCS manuals.
* Communicate outcomes of clinical coding audit activity and changes in practice throughout the UHB.
* Identify coding trends and advise Clinical Governance agendas.
* Manage Health and Safety within the Clinical Coding Environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good General Standard of Education
* Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC)
Desirable
* Supervisory/Management Qualification (NVQ 4 or similar)
* Clinical Coding Audit/Trainer Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Supervisory/Management Experience
* Minimum 2 years NHS experience
Desirable
* Working with Healthboard wide remit
* NHS Management Experience
Skills
Essential
* Computer Literate
* Experience using Medicode or equivalent encoder
* PMS/PAS trained
* Good Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent Organisational skills
Desirable
* Lateral Thinker
* Management of Change
Special Knowledge
Essential
* Working Knowledge of UHB policies and procedures
* ICD-10 & OPCS-4 Knowledge
* Knowledge of current national policies relating to clinical coding
* Knowledge of Data Protection
Personal Qualities
Essential
* The ability to communicate across multiple levels
* Ability to motivate and encourage staff
* Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
* Can work on own initiative and take proactive action
* Emotionally resilient
Desirable
* Prepared to study for and achieve formal qualifications where appropriate
Other
Essential
* Able to provide support across both sites
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
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