Job summary
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint one highly motivated and enthusiastic Divisional Lead (full-time). Work-life balance is important to us, so you will also have access to flexible working options (subject to the role and its requirements). If you're ready to take on the biggest challenge of your career, and you have the relevant skills and knowledge to excel in this role, then we would be delighted to receive your application. Alternatively, if you'd like to discuss this role further, then please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
All applicants must hold Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status and have significant number of years post qualification experience of working in a clinical coding department.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job:
- Develop, manage and coordinate the coding function at divisional level ensuring compliance with data submission targets and national standards.
- Develop and deliver training packages for clinical coders, clinicians and managers to improve knowledge of clinical coding and related topics.
- Provide assurance of the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding through supporting the department's programme of coding audit.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of clinical coding strategy, policy and systems to ensure a clinical coding service which meets best practice guidance.
- Provide expert knowledge in the use of clinical coding classifications and associated systems.
- Improve the quality of coded data by delivering coding awareness session s to staff groups throughout the organisation; this will require sound knowledge of HRG tariffs and Mortality indices.
About us
Working for your organisation
Clinical Coding Department is the biggest team under the Finance Directorate. The team is divided into 3 Divisions - Medicine, Surgery, and Women and Children. The team codes approximately 15,000 FCEs each month and activities range from minor to complex cases.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trusts actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details, requirements and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details, requirements and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified Coder (ACC)
- Good standard of education with A levels
Desirable
- Degree or Management Qualification
- Approved Clinical Coding Trainer
- Approved Clinical Coding Auditor
Experience
Essential
- 3 years coding experience post-ACC
- 3 years coding experience in range of different specialties
- Delivering clinical coding presentations to clinical team
- Delivering staff appraisals
Desirable
- Development of local policy
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Expert understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Expert knowledge of medical terminology
- Sound understanding of HRGs and mortality indices
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake audits or reviews
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-organised
- Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
- Able to work on own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified Coder (ACC)
- Good standard of education with A levels
Desirable
- Degree or Management Qualification
- Approved Clinical Coding Trainer
- Approved Clinical Coding Auditor
Experience
Essential
- 3 years coding experience post-ACC
- 3 years coding experience in range of different specialties
- Delivering clinical coding presentations to clinical team
- Delivering staff appraisals
Desirable
- Development of local policy
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Expert understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Expert knowledge of medical terminology
- Sound understanding of HRGs and mortality indices
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake audits or reviews
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-organised
- Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
- Able to work on own initiative
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
