Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Terminology & Classifications Delivery Service Approved Clinical Coding Auditor to contribute to our inhouse coding audit and quality assurance programme. You will work alongside our existing Auditors and Trainer to ensure that our clinical coding accuracy reflects clinical activity at the Trust, providing confidence and assurance in the coded data.
This is a full time position based at Clatterbridge Hospital with support for hybrid working and flexibility with working times to support work-life balance.
This role includes an RRP of 7%.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive audit programme to the Trusts' Clinical Coding Team. They will ensure that clinical coding accuracy reflects all national rules, conventions and datasets, keeping abreast if national clinical coding developments and cascading this knowledge to the Clinical Coding Team. They will assist in the mentoring of new staff and in the development of the training programme for staff.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Coding Auditor position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Coding Auditor position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification
- Approved Clinical Coding Auditor
- Recent Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
Desirable
- Qualification in Health Informatics
- Coaching experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Report writing skills
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Coaching Skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of national and local clinical coding standards and practices
- Knowledge of local performance and quality standards
- Understanding of the uses of clinically coded data
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Awareness of future developments in clinical coding
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and able to interact with colleagues
- Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise workload
- Professional appearance
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to attend meeting both on and off site
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification
- Approved Clinical Coding Auditor
- Recent Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course
Desirable
- Qualification in Health Informatics
- Coaching experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Report writing skills
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Coaching Skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of national and local clinical coding standards and practices
- Knowledge of local performance and quality standards
- Understanding of the uses of clinically coded data
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Awareness of future developments in clinical coding
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and able to interact with colleagues
- Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise workload
- Professional appearance
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to attend meeting both on and off site
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).
