University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Clinical Coding Auditors and one Band 6 Clinical Coding Trainer.
The candidate should be Accredited Clinical Coders and NHS Approved Clinical Coding Auditors or Trainers or to fill all the necessary criteria to enrol on the NHS England Clinical Coding Auditor or Trainer Programme.
One Auditor must be based at The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath or the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with the other based at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester or Worthing Hospital. They will be expected to work across sites as required to deliver audits or training.
We are looking to recruit three experienced individuals for the above positions that will form part of the Clinical Coding department strategic plan. You must have the ability to lead by example and motivate others through a positive, open attitude. Auditing and training require excellent communication skills with a calm, patient approach. The candidates should have proven coaching skills and a professional attitude. Exceptional organisational skills are needed to navigate a busy department under times of pressure.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Applicants must already hold ACC status as an essential prerequisite for enrolment on the NHS Approved Clinical Coding Auditor Programme or NHS Approved Clinical Coding Trainer Programme as a Clinical Coder with a proven audit accuracy and productivity record.
You will be responsible for creating a plan to improve coding accuracy and depth through a regular program of audit and training. You will liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure documentation is provided to the department in a timely manner.
You will help to optimise the income derived from outpatient coding through a program of clinical outcome reviews and clinician engagement.
You will have proven communications skills to disseminate information to the team and promote a positive culture of continuing professional development, productivity, accuracy and excellence.
You will assist with clinical engagement to aid continuous coding improvement and act as a role model and leader within the department. You will represent Clinical Coding to the wider Trust to a high standard.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Communication
* To liaise with clinical, nursing and admin staff to facilitate timely and accurate receipt of clinical source documentation for coding.
* Organise and take part in departmental team meetings.
* To respond to requests for information and advice regarding complex clinical codes and data flow procedures from clinical, administrative and information staff.
* To provide a communication channel between the Trust Clinical Coding Service and NHS Classification Service Clinical Coding Advisors.
* To provide guidance on diagnostic and operative coding procedures and codes to clinical directorates, consultants, and Trust managers.
Service Delivery and Improvement
* To be the main point of contact for the ongoing development of the clinical coding process.
* To develop efficient processes and manage workloads of designated groups of coders.
* To plan and implement internal coding audit programs involving clinical coders, clinicians, and managers as required.
* To ensure any additions or changes in coding classifications/guidelines are adhered to.
* To obtain and collate clinical information from patient health records.
People Management and Development
* To line manage a specified group of coders and oversee this group in meeting strict local, national and contractual deadlines.
* To support the ongoing training of all Coding staff.
* To undertake performance monitoring and appraisal for all Coding staff.
* To manage first stage of employee relation issues including sickness and absence.
Learning and Development
* To take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis.
* Attend mandatory training updates as required.
* Participate in the Trust's appraisal process.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding.
Person Specification
* Ten years or more as a Clinical Coder or Accredited Clinical Coder status.
* Up to date Refresher Course certificate.
* Experience in achieving tight deadlines.
* Experience in communicating with clinicians at all levels.
* Calm, professional manner in stressful situations.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
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