Job summary
The purpose of clinical coding is to ensure that all Inpatient activity carried out by the Trust is captured in a nationally recognized format (ICD-10, OPCS4) on the Trust's Patient Administration System (Millennium). In this way all hospital activity is recorded for financial accountability purposes. Diseases and other health information can be extracted, measured and monitored in order to inform service planning and development, with the ultimate aim of improving the health and healthcare of the users of the Trust's services. The clinical coding training manager supports this through the development and delivery of training courses to the clinical coding team which improves the quality of coding and ensures adherence to coding standards.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of clinical data to support the Trust's clinical and business requirements and for regional and National Health Service statistics.
The post holder will be required to work as a member of the clinical coding team providing a clinical coding service across the Trust for all hospital sites
The main job purpose is to work with the Head of Clinical Coding and Team Leaders in the development and delivery of the clinical coding training service, this program will ensure that coders are confident and effective in their roles and facilitate adherence of quality standards and information governance requirements This will include providing an internal induction training program, creating and delivering internal workshops, delivering approved National Clinical Coding Standards training and providing mentorship to both senior qualified coders and clinical coders taking the national clinical coding examination.
About us
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, our vision is to be widely recognized for providing safe, personal and effective care.
The Clinical Coding Department is responsible for capturing and inputting all Clinical Data for all admissions across the Trust.
We are based on 2 sites, Royal Blackburn Hospital & Burnley General Hosptial
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver an effective and comprehensive clinical coding training program for all clinical coding staff across the Trust. This will include but is not limited to; trainee program revision program, refresher courses, classifications and standard updates, specialty-based workshops and individual or ad-hoc training needs in order to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency and accreditation.
- Assist clinical coding management in identifying the training needs of clinical coders to maximize data quality, increase competency and implement improvement plans.
- Assist clinical coding management with the creation and review of all standard operating procedures and plans relating to training within the team.
- Identify to the clinical coding management team any audit needs arising as a result of clinical coding staff training.
- As a Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service (TCDS) Approved Trainer, ensure all clinical coding training is compliant with the framework outlined in the Data Security Protection Toolkit 1 (DSPT) and abide by the Clinical Coding Trainer Program (CCTP) code of conduct when undertaking training.
- To continue to improve the quality of coded data through delivery of coding awareness sessions to staff groups throughout the organisation; this will require a sound knowledge of HRG tariffs and Mortality indices.
- To update digital guidance and instruction manuals to reflect changes in national standards when notified by NHS England.
- Provide appropriate clinical coder cover, to maintain knowledge of local practice and to support achieving coding deadlines.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities and any other duties as requested from the clinical coding improvement manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver an effective and comprehensive clinical coding training program for all clinical coding staff across the Trust. This will include but is not limited to; trainee program revision program, refresher courses, classifications and standard updates, specialty-based workshops and individual or ad-hoc training needs in order to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency and accreditation.
- Assist clinical coding management in identifying the training needs of clinical coders to maximize data quality, increase competency and implement improvement plans.
- Assist clinical coding management with the creation and review of all standard operating procedures and plans relating to training within the team.
- Identify to the clinical coding management team any audit needs arising as a result of clinical coding staff training.
- As a Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service (TCDS) Approved Trainer, ensure all clinical coding training is compliant with the framework outlined in the Data Security Protection Toolkit 1 (DSPT) and abide by the Clinical Coding Trainer Program (CCTP) code of conduct when undertaking training.
- To continue to improve the quality of coded data through delivery of coding awareness sessions to staff groups throughout the organisation; this will require a sound knowledge of HRG tariffs and Mortality indices.
- To update digital guidance and instruction manuals to reflect changes in national standards when notified by NHS England.
- Provide appropriate clinical coder cover, to maintain knowledge of local practice and to support achieving coding deadlines.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities and any other duties as requested from the clinical coding improvement manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS England Approved TAP Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Minimum A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) - Accredited Clinical Coder Status (ACC
- Continued professional development, including Clinical Coding Refresher course (within last 3 years) and up-to date TAP.
Desirable
- Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification AMSPAR.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties.
- Experience of mentoring coding staff.
- Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties
- Experience of developing bespoke training packages
Desirable
- Experience of team leadership and supervision
- Report writing skills
- Experience of using Patient Administration Systems (PAS).
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex data from patient clinical records.
- Able to work logically and methodically.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Ability to provide coding advice and support to coding officers.
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with colleagues at different levels i.e. multi-disciplinary teams
- In depth knowledge of ICD-10, OPCS-4 coding and the principles of Clinical Coding
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
- Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Understanding of National Tariff Payment System (NTPS) and Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
- Understanding of how coded data is used in mortality models i.e. Hospital Standardised Mortality Ratio (HSMR) and SHMI
Desirable
- Participation in Clinical Coding Audits
Personal
Essential
- Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Effective and supportive Team player
- A flexible approach to work
- Ability to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
- Monitors own targets/performance
- Highly motivated and be able to influence and inspire others
- Able to adapt to changing classifications/terminology landscape, including acquiring knowledge of SNOMED CT
- Required to travel and train at other NHS sites and travel to attend courses, seminars etc.
- Ability to manage difficult situations confidently.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS England Approved TAP Clinical Coding Trainer Qualification
- Minimum A level qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge
- National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) - Accredited Clinical Coder Status (ACC
- Continued professional development, including Clinical Coding Refresher course (within last 3 years) and up-to date TAP.
Desirable
- Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology qualification AMSPAR.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties.
- Experience of mentoring coding staff.
- Experience of coding and training across a wide range of specialties
- Experience of developing bespoke training packages
Desirable
- Experience of team leadership and supervision
- Report writing skills
- Experience of using Patient Administration Systems (PAS).
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to abstract and analyse complex data from patient clinical records.
- Able to work logically and methodically.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Ability to provide coding advice and support to coding officers.
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with colleagues at different levels i.e. multi-disciplinary teams
- In depth knowledge of ICD-10, OPCS-4 coding and the principles of Clinical Coding
- Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles
- Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Understanding of National Tariff Payment System (NTPS) and Healthcare Resource Groups (HRGs)
- Understanding of how coded data is used in mortality models i.e. Hospital Standardised Mortality Ratio (HSMR) and SHMI
Desirable
- Participation in Clinical Coding Audits
Personal
Essential
- Able to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Effective and supportive Team player
- A flexible approach to work
- Ability to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge.
- Monitors own targets/performance
- Highly motivated and be able to influence and inspire others
- Able to adapt to changing classifications/terminology landscape, including acquiring knowledge of SNOMED CT
- Required to travel and train at other NHS sites and travel to attend courses, seminars etc.
- Ability to manage difficult situations confidently.
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).
