Job summary
Job Title -Clinical Coding Manager
Hours per week-37.5 Hours per week Hybrid Working Pattern with 3 days onsite
Perm/Fixed Term- Permanent
Salary: 43,742- 50,056Closing Date-10 August 2023
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Main duties of the job
To lead and provide direction for information analysis within Trust's clinical directorates. This is abusiness focused role working closely with Managers and Clinicians within the directorates toensure they have the information they need to understand, manage and develop their services.To take an active role in and promote the use of Information to managers and clinicians;interpreting the information available within the Trust's Business Intelligence (BI) systems; usingpredictive techniques to highlight variation and forecast trends; and working with managers andclinicians to provide information to support improving efficiency of services and to support thedeveloping agenda around transformation within the trust.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on ajourney to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share ourcorporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambitionand shape who we are:Effective Open CommunicationExcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym,extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generoussubsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work across all George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust services providing highly specialist technical and analytical support to managers throughout the organization. The post holder will be responsible for operational and developmental work streams.
- To evaluate and table suggestions to amend strategy regarding any information issues requiring resolution as appropriate to ensure good quality information.
- Manage the clinical coding team for the Trust so as to ensure that coding is accurate and timely in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- To translate and communicate highly complex information both internally and externally to individuals or groups to ensure it is understood and acted on appropriately.
- Communicates with ease highly complex information and analysis to peers and individuals with no background knowledge in information to ensure the message is clear and concise.
- To be visible within the hospital to promote our directorates services and strategies.
- To liaise with management and directors and attend meetings to raise awareness of information issues.
- To liaise with ward staff/management/directors when information is conflicting to ensure a resolution can be achieved.
- To ensure reporting is clear and concise so that the audience understands the message.
- To liaise with other members of the department to ensure daily business outcomes are achieved.
- To provide training using presentation skills on complicated information issues to individuals and groups to promote a better understanding of information throughout the trust to large groups.
- Build effective relationships within the team, throughout the Trust and with our key stakeholders. Ensuring regular reports meet their needs and improve their analysis and interpretation skills of all information.
- Be the voice of the Trust regarding all coding changes and systems developments. Develop and evaluate appropriate coding techniques, including computer applications and encoders. Implement agreed systems.
- Proven experience managing staff ensuring they are motivated and personally developed.
- Undertake large presentations to medical staff and consultants on data quality, coding and medical needs of the coding remit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work across all George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust services providing highly specialist technical and analytical support to managers throughout the organization. The post holder will be responsible for operational and developmental work streams.
- To evaluate and table suggestions to amend strategy regarding any information issues requiring resolution as appropriate to ensure good quality information.
- Manage the clinical coding team for the Trust so as to ensure that coding is accurate and timely in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- To translate and communicate highly complex information both internally and externally to individuals or groups to ensure it is understood and acted on appropriately.
- Communicates with ease highly complex information and analysis to peers and individuals with no background knowledge in information to ensure the message is clear and concise.
- To be visible within the hospital to promote our directorates services and strategies.
- To liaise with management and directors and attend meetings to raise awareness of information issues.
- To liaise with ward staff/management/directors when information is conflicting to ensure a resolution can be achieved.
- To ensure reporting is clear and concise so that the audience understands the message.
- To liaise with other members of the department to ensure daily business outcomes are achieved.
- To provide training using presentation skills on complicated information issues to individuals and groups to promote a better understanding of information throughout the trust to large groups.
- Build effective relationships within the team, throughout the Trust and with our key stakeholders. Ensuring regular reports meet their needs and improve their analysis and interpretation skills of all information.
- Be the voice of the Trust regarding all coding changes and systems developments. Develop and evaluate appropriate coding techniques, including computer applications and encoders. Implement agreed systems.
- Proven experience managing staff ensuring they are motivated and personally developed.
- Undertake large presentations to medical staff and consultants on data quality, coding and medical needs of the coding remit.
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- oEducated to MBBS or master level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
- oNHS Experience in Clinical Coding or Clinical experience with patient records
Desirable
- oAccredited Clinical Coder
- oClinical Coding Audit qualification
- oClinical Coding Trainer qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oCoding on PAS
- oExcellent level of numeracy
- oDemonstrates a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
- oUnderstanding of the issues within Clinical Coding and ability to develop solutions.
- oCritically examines information, recognizing and analyzing problems.
- oIdentifies solutions and actions to achieve effective day-to-day performance.
- oSupervision of staff, ability to lead and motivate a team in a changing environment.
- oAbility to think and act strategically.
- oExpert knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
- oUse of a Patient Administration System (PAS)
- oECDL
- oCoding Software
- oManaging clinical coders
- oUnderstanding NHS strategic directions to support the business requirement of the department and Trust.
- oKnowledge and awareness of national initiatives, ERF, HRGs, and Clinical Coding development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oHave good project management skills, including the ability to juggle competing priorities and tight deadlines for self and team.
- oWork autonomously to drive own work Programme and that of team members
- oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and resolve them.
- oProblems in relation to project or service delivery.
- oAbility to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.
Desirable
- oGood presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- oAbility to use informed persuasion to influence others.
- oDeveloped written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommunicates in a clear and understandable manner both orally and in writing.
- oCan explain Coding Conventions & Guidelines and interpret them to a novice audience.
- oIs able to effectively manage time to successfully carry out set tasks, prioritizing as necessary in order to achieve deadlines/objectives.
- oExcellent administration abilities and demonstrated fine attention to detail.
- oStrong communicator
- oGood problem-solving abilities able to think outside the box.
- oAbility to work as part of a team
Desirable
- oComfortable liaising with senior staff (Doctors and nurses)
- oUnderstand team dynamics and change management principles
Other
Essential
- oDemonstrates an enthusiastic attitude to their work and working with others resolves problems within their objectives.
- oGreat sense of humour under pressure.
- oDemonstrates a willingness to use alternative approaches and is receptive to changes in working practices.
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- Expect respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- oEducated to MBBS or master level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
- oNHS Experience in Clinical Coding or Clinical experience with patient records
Desirable
- oAccredited Clinical Coder
- oClinical Coding Audit qualification
- oClinical Coding Trainer qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oCoding on PAS
- oExcellent level of numeracy
- oDemonstrates a willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
- oUnderstanding of the issues within Clinical Coding and ability to develop solutions.
- oCritically examines information, recognizing and analyzing problems.
- oIdentifies solutions and actions to achieve effective day-to-day performance.
- oSupervision of staff, ability to lead and motivate a team in a changing environment.
- oAbility to think and act strategically.
- oExpert knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
- oUse of a Patient Administration System (PAS)
- oECDL
- oCoding Software
- oManaging clinical coders
- oUnderstanding NHS strategic directions to support the business requirement of the department and Trust.
- oKnowledge and awareness of national initiatives, ERF, HRGs, and Clinical Coding development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oHave good project management skills, including the ability to juggle competing priorities and tight deadlines for self and team.
- oWork autonomously to drive own work Programme and that of team members
- oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and resolve them.
- oProblems in relation to project or service delivery.
- oAbility to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution.
Desirable
- oGood presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- oAbility to use informed persuasion to influence others.
- oDeveloped written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oCommunicates in a clear and understandable manner both orally and in writing.
- oCan explain Coding Conventions & Guidelines and interpret them to a novice audience.
- oIs able to effectively manage time to successfully carry out set tasks, prioritizing as necessary in order to achieve deadlines/objectives.
- oExcellent administration abilities and demonstrated fine attention to detail.
- oStrong communicator
- oGood problem-solving abilities able to think outside the box.
- oAbility to work as part of a team
Desirable
- oComfortable liaising with senior staff (Doctors and nurses)
- oUnderstand team dynamics and change management principles
Other
Essential
- oDemonstrates an enthusiastic attitude to their work and working with others resolves problems within their objectives.
- oGreat sense of humour under pressure.
- oDemonstrates a willingness to use alternative approaches and is receptive to changes in working practices.
Trust Values
Essential
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
- Expect respect and dignity
- Local healthcare that inspires confidence
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).
