Job summary
As a key leader in the Clinical Coding department, you will be responsible for setting, implement and monitoring clinical coding policy, quality measures, and provision across the trust and will work closely with stakeholders to ensure high performance across a number of key coding metrics.
Leading a large, experienced and successful team of qualified coders, trainers and auditors, you will set targets for and develop the coding managers to high standards, overseeing the day-to-day running of the department.
During the 12 month fixed-term contract, you will also lead the department through the transition to a new EPR, EPIC, supporting the Head of Coded Data and Standards Assurance in development of new processes and protocols suitable for new ways of working.
Main duties of the job
Leadership and day-to-day operational management of the trust-wide clinical coding service.
Development and monitoring of effectives of the clinical coding function.
Leadership of a culture of high performance and effectiveness, supportiveness and inclusion.
Ensuring the department keeps pace with technological and clinical development and classification of new procedures and techniques are in-line with latest guidance.
High-level staff development and ensuring that audit and training programmes continually improve the quality of clinical coding and clinical coder ability.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Development and oversight of KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical coding function and support for a culture of continual improvement.
Ensure methodology and process for clinical coding across the Trust keeps pace with technological developments including changes in procedures, surgical techniques and patient treatments and their classification via participation in national/regional peer groups, seminars and workshops.
Monitor clinical coding position against external benchmarks using audit information and benchmarking tools.
Developing and implementing best practice systems such as audit and training programmes for clinical and coding staff.
Develop and maintain relationships with care group leaders, clinical teams and corporate teams, using these to increase the professional profile of clinical coding at all levels, internally and externally.
Responsible for ensuring appraisal, training and continuing develop of all staff in the department.
Deal with staff performance and disciplinary issues with the department according to Trust policy.
Promote a wide understand of data quality and its implications throughout the Trust.
Deputising for the Head of Coded Data and Standards Assurance where appropriate.
Act as a Trust expert in highly complex clinical coding discussions, ICD, OPCS and HRGs, communicating their importance to consultants and care group leads and commissioners who may have differing views.
Plan and organise your own work and that of the department, using your initiative to resolve operational problems wherever possible, taking advice from your manager if required.
Develop, maintain and implement a full set of policy and procedure documentation for all areas of clinical coding across the Trust and ensure that all coders apply the standards to their workload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Development and oversight of KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical coding function and support for a culture of continual improvement.
Ensure methodology and process for clinical coding across the Trust keeps pace with technological developments including changes in procedures, surgical techniques and patient treatments and their classification via participation in national/regional peer groups, seminars and workshops.
Monitor clinical coding position against external benchmarks using audit information and benchmarking tools.
Developing and implementing best practice systems such as audit and training programmes for clinical and coding staff.
Develop and maintain relationships with care group leaders, clinical teams and corporate teams, using these to increase the professional profile of clinical coding at all levels, internally and externally.
Responsible for ensuring appraisal, training and continuing develop of all staff in the department.
Deal with staff performance and disciplinary issues with the department according to Trust policy.
Promote a wide understand of data quality and its implications throughout the Trust.
Deputising for the Head of Coded Data and Standards Assurance where appropriate.
Act as a Trust expert in highly complex clinical coding discussions, ICD, OPCS and HRGs, communicating their importance to consultants and care group leads and commissioners who may have differing views.
Plan and organise your own work and that of the department, using your initiative to resolve operational problems wherever possible, taking advice from your manager if required.
Develop, maintain and implement a full set of policy and procedure documentation for all areas of clinical coding across the Trust and ensure that all coders apply the standards to their workload.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level education of equivalent experience
- Postgraduate qualification in management or equivalent experience
- Masters degree or equivalent training and experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification
Desirable
- NHS Digital Train the Trainer/Auditor qualification
- Project Management Qualification/Training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience of leading Clinical Coding teams
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Detailed knowledge of ICD-10/OPCS-4
- Budget management experience
- Ability to present data and provide detailed narrative commentary
- Experience of staff management
- Good knowledge and understanding of NHS data/data quality requirements
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of READ codes and SNOMED CT
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to deliver at a senior level, including staff management, change management and performance management
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to clarify by reasonable argument and manage challenges
- Ability to analyse complex information
- Excellent written communicator
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level education of equivalent experience
- Postgraduate qualification in management or equivalent experience
- Masters degree or equivalent training and experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification
Desirable
- NHS Digital Train the Trainer/Auditor qualification
- Project Management Qualification/Training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience of leading Clinical Coding teams
- Detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Detailed knowledge of ICD-10/OPCS-4
- Budget management experience
- Ability to present data and provide detailed narrative commentary
- Experience of staff management
- Good knowledge and understanding of NHS data/data quality requirements
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of READ codes and SNOMED CT
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to deliver at a senior level, including staff management, change management and performance management
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to clarify by reasonable argument and manage challenges
- Ability to analyse complex information
- Excellent written communicator
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
