Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our coding team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a Clinical Coding Team Leader to assist with the supervision of the clinical coding team.
You will assist supervising the coding team to achieve an efficient and responsive clinical coding service. The post holder will assist the Deputy Head of Coding as directed to include issues associated with clinical coding, including the achievement of targets with respect to timeliness, completeness, accuracy and depth of coding within deadlines.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. You should have proven extensive clinical coding experience, hold the NCCQ and be able to code a wide range of specialties. You must be able to demonstrate management skills, have a flexible approach to work, be able to manage workload and work as part of a team to tight deadlines.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is seeking a challenge and wishes to advance their career.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Barnet Hospital.
- This post attracts 17.5% RRP payment
- Hybrid role, opportunity for both on-site and remote working
- Flexibility with working times
- Supporting healthy work life balance
Main duties of the job
To provide team leading to the RFL coding team to the achievement of an efficient and responsive clinical coding service through the day-to-day supervision of clinical coding officers.
To assist the Deputy Head of Clinical Coding as directed on issues associated with clinical coding, including the achievement of targets with respect to timeliness, completeness, accuracy and depth of coding within deadlines.
To provide training and mentoring of all new clinical coders, through provision of training, and mentoring.
To undertake day-to day advice and mentoring, guidance and active development of more junior members of the coding team in coding rules, knowledge bases, office procedures and other related issues that result in high quality coding outcomes.
To abstract and analyse complex and sensitive clinical information from a variety of source documentation and translate this into a coded format in line with National Standards using ICD10 and OPCS4. Enter final encoded data onto the appropriate computer systems.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
- To lead the team to meet strict local, national and contractual deadlines for the assignment of clinical codes using classifications ICD-10 and OPCS 4, to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for each patient treated within the Trust.
- To assist the Deputy Head of Clinical Coding in the on-going development of the clinical coding process, in particular with respect to greater clinician involvement, improved data quality and more streamlined process. Understand the importance of PbR and HRGs in the above context and assist in the workings of this.
- Using a range of electronic complex source documents to undertake abstraction, analysis and translation of clinical data for all in-patients and day-case finished consultant episodes (FCEs), following the rules and conventions of ICD-10 and OPCS 4.4. Use judgment to translate information where diagnosis / procedure is not transferable to exact codes.
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To support the training of Clinical Coding Officers including new staff by checking their work until they have reached a satisfactory standard, liaising with the Deputy Head of Clinical Coding regarding coding competency and identifying any need for more significant training support e.g., external courses.
- To liaise with the Trust clinical staff and attend meetings with clinicians on a regular basis in order to achieve collection of complete and accurate data. Maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and to ensure that defined data standards are met. Represent the Clinical Coding Department at Multidisciplinary Team Meetings if required.
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To assist the Deputy Head of Coding to provide line management to coders and oversee their area of responsibility to ensure deliverance of high quality clinical coding service in the Trust, ensuring all necessary steps are taken to reach the target of 100% completeness within the specified timeframe and taking initial action to deal with any problems that may occur.
- To provide training, mentoring and advice to staff on coding issues, and provide advice where appropriate to trust staff (and employees of external organizations) following queries or as a result of error reporting.
- To line manage first stage of employee relations issues including sickness absence and performance management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
- To lead the team to meet strict local, national and contractual deadlines for the assignment of clinical codes using classifications ICD-10 and OPCS 4, to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for each patient treated within the Trust.
- To assist the Deputy Head of Clinical Coding in the on-going development of the clinical coding process, in particular with respect to greater clinician involvement, improved data quality and more streamlined process. Understand the importance of PbR and HRGs in the above context and assist in the workings of this.
- Using a range of electronic complex source documents to undertake abstraction, analysis and translation of clinical data for all in-patients and day-case finished consultant episodes (FCEs), following the rules and conventions of ICD-10 and OPCS 4.4. Use judgment to translate information where diagnosis / procedure is not transferable to exact codes.
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To support the training of Clinical Coding Officers including new staff by checking their work until they have reached a satisfactory standard, liaising with the Deputy Head of Clinical Coding regarding coding competency and identifying any need for more significant training support e.g., external courses.
- To liaise with the Trust clinical staff and attend meetings with clinicians on a regular basis in order to achieve collection of complete and accurate data. Maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and to ensure that defined data standards are met. Represent the Clinical Coding Department at Multidisciplinary Team Meetings if required.
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To assist the Deputy Head of Coding to provide line management to coders and oversee their area of responsibility to ensure deliverance of high quality clinical coding service in the Trust, ensuring all necessary steps are taken to reach the target of 100% completeness within the specified timeframe and taking initial action to deal with any problems that may occur.
- To provide training, mentoring and advice to staff on coding issues, and provide advice where appropriate to trust staff (and employees of external organizations) following queries or as a result of error reporting.
- To line manage first stage of employee relations issues including sickness absence and performance management.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to a degree level or equivalent in work experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification - ACC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Educated to A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Coding in an acute NHS trust environment
- A thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS4 clinical coding classifications
- Significant clinical coding experience in a wide range of specialties
- Experience of multi-task working
- Experience in supervision of staff
Desirable
- Experience in assisting with clinical coding audits
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex medical information; attention to detail
- Ability to plan and prioritise own and team's workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure; adapt and flexible to change
- Good understanding of HRGs
- Ability to absorb complex training and knowledge base
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft products e.g. Word Outlook and Excel and experience with NHS PAS/EPR systems
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent level of written communication skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach
- Ability to research, self teach and learn new skills
Desirable
- Understanding of hospital casemix issues
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Academic achievements to a degree level or equivalent in work experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification - ACC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Educated to A level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Coding in an acute NHS trust environment
- A thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS4 clinical coding classifications
- Significant clinical coding experience in a wide range of specialties
- Experience of multi-task working
- Experience in supervision of staff
Desirable
- Experience in assisting with clinical coding audits
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex medical information; attention to detail
- Ability to plan and prioritise own and team's workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure; adapt and flexible to change
- Good understanding of HRGs
- Ability to absorb complex training and knowledge base
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft products e.g. Word Outlook and Excel and experience with NHS PAS/EPR systems
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent level of written communication skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach
- Ability to research, self teach and learn new skills
Desirable
- Understanding of hospital casemix issues
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
