Job summary
Are you an experienced Accredited Clinical Coder with a passion for clinical engagement and an enthusiasm for data validation?
Do you have a strong desire to develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment with a team working toward team excellence and where each individual's efforts are recognised?
If so then we at The Dartford and Gravesham Clinical Coding Service would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Management and Clinical Teams to deliver a robust clinical coding validation programme to achieve and maintain the highest possible quality of coded clinicaldata. The validation programme will extend across all specialties involving all clinical teams, using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Classification adhering to National and Local Clinical Coding Standards. You will be:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
An Accredited Clinical Coder Qualification (ACC)
Have an-depth knowledge and understanding of the complete clinical coding function from ICD-10, OPCS-4, HRGs and the impact on Trust funding, Payment by Results and health care statistical data
Working expertise in ICD10, OPCS4, HRG4+, PbR and financial flows
Extensive validation experience with clinical staff
Minimum of 3 years recent experience in clinical coding/leading role in an acute hospital environment.
Evidence of substantive coding experience and expertise
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work closely with Clinical Teams to analyse variances in data and develop improvement plans
- Review Clinical documentation and provide expert Clinical Coding support to clinical teams in documentation improvement projects
- Lead in validating patient activity across all specialities and feedback to both clinical staff and the Clinical Coding team leading to an improvement of HRG and Tariff generation
- Encourage clinician validation of coded data, to instil confidence and assurance of coded-data within the clinical teams
- Develop a programme of engagement with Clinical Teams as an opportunity for clinicians to meet coders to discuss and resolve problems
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved
- Promote the Clinical Coding Department and best practice in clinical recording and coding across the Trust.
- Attend appropriate directorate/ operational meetings to update on performance and the quality of clinical coding.
- Attend regular meetings with Lead Clinicians and Divisional Managers in order to discuss variations of coded data and identify opportunities to improve source documentation underpinning the coding process.
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Instigate the analysis and investigations of areas where clinical and operational managers highlight specific issues and problems with the way data is documented/coded
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Analyse the results and findings from benchmarking exercises, and share with clinical/operational teams to agree corrective action
- Use benchmarking tools to identify variances in consultant/speciality/trust-level data recording
- Produce analysis and results reports to be shared with appropriate coding clinical and operational groups within the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work closely with Clinical Teams to analyse variances in data and develop improvement plans
- Review Clinical documentation and provide expert Clinical Coding support to clinical teams in documentation improvement projects
- Lead in validating patient activity across all specialities and feedback to both clinical staff and the Clinical Coding team leading to an improvement of HRG and Tariff generation
- Encourage clinician validation of coded data, to instil confidence and assurance of coded-data within the clinical teams
- Develop a programme of engagement with Clinical Teams as an opportunity for clinicians to meet coders to discuss and resolve problems
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved
- Promote the Clinical Coding Department and best practice in clinical recording and coding across the Trust.
- Attend appropriate directorate/ operational meetings to update on performance and the quality of clinical coding.
- Attend regular meetings with Lead Clinicians and Divisional Managers in order to discuss variations of coded data and identify opportunities to improve source documentation underpinning the coding process.
-
Instigate the analysis and investigations of areas where clinical and operational managers highlight specific issues and problems with the way data is documented/coded
-
Analyse the results and findings from benchmarking exercises, and share with clinical/operational teams to agree corrective action
- Use benchmarking tools to identify variances in consultant/speciality/trust-level data recording
- Produce analysis and results reports to be shared with appropriate coding clinical and operational groups within the Trust
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
- NHS England Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Up to date Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Auditing Clinical Coding Qualification or in the process of obtaining the audit status
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience in clinical coding/leading role in an acute hospital environmen
- Evidence of substantive coding experience and expertise
- Extensive validation experience with clinical staff
Desirable
- Medicode
- Medicode Integrity
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national & local performance & quality standards
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the complete clinical coding function from ICD10, OPCS-4, HRGs and the impact on Trust funding, Payment by Results and health care statistical data
- ICD10, OPCS4, HRG4+, PbR and financial flows.
- Highly-developed specialist coding knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex patient records and use judgement to translate complex cases
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification (ACC)
- NHS England Clinical Coding Standards Course
- Up to date Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Auditing Clinical Coding Qualification or in the process of obtaining the audit status
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years recent experience in clinical coding/leading role in an acute hospital environmen
- Evidence of substantive coding experience and expertise
- Extensive validation experience with clinical staff
Desirable
- Medicode
- Medicode Integrity
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national & local performance & quality standards
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the complete clinical coding function from ICD10, OPCS-4, HRGs and the impact on Trust funding, Payment by Results and health care statistical data
- ICD10, OPCS4, HRG4+, PbR and financial flows.
- Highly-developed specialist coding knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex patient records and use judgement to translate complex cases
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.
