Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical
Coding Team Manager/ Auditor to join our team at County Durham & Darlington
NHS Foundation Trust, based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. We are looking for
an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication and
administration skills. You will be responsible for the daily management of the
Clinical Coding Team members comprising: Clinical Coding Officer Team
Leaders (ACC Coders), Clinical Coding
officers Higher level (Non ACC more than 2 years experience) and Clinical
Coding officers (non ACC less than 2 years experience). The successful
candidate will be expected to deliver a comprehensive clinical coding audit
programme with specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastics, Pain Relief,
rheumatology, Haematology, Oncology, Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Medicine.
Accredited Clinical Coders with 3
years coding experience post accreditation in line with NHS England who wish to
develop into a Clinical Coding Auditor/ Team Manager will be considered for the
post.
Hybrid office/remote working will considered
after completion of training
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, and
expertise to ensure the delivery of a high quality service in the management of
an efficient clinical coding audit and assurance service to the Trust. This
will include collaboration with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues to
identify areas of audit topics/issues. You will also manage the changing needs
of a Clinical Coding service, making contribution to the achievement of the
Clinical Coding Department's objectives
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
job entails delivering a robust audit programme aswell as the day to day
management of clinical coders
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
job entails delivering a robust audit programme aswell as the day to day
management of clinical coders
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Auditor experience
- Extensive practical Coding experience
- Extensive experience in coding across multiple specialities
- Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information
- Experience in using e-Record Cerner Millennium, other IT Systems
- Experience in use of encoding software products
- Experience of the medical records process
- Experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Auditor Qualification
- Audit Report Writing course certificate
- Delivery skills course certificate
- Coaching and mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification ( NCCQ) with 3 years coding experience post accreditation in line with NHS England
- Clinical Coding Standards Couse Certification or Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course training Certification
- Certificate in NHS Digital Clinical Coding Foundation Course
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent experience
- Certificate in Medical Terminology AMSPAR or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent experience of NHS PAS systems, Coding Software (Medicode), Audit Software and Microsoft packages in particular excel
- Certificate in management or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- Health Informatics Qualification
- Degree level education
- Clinical Coding Speciality Workshop Certification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to work to strict and challenging deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- IT Skills
- Detailed knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
- In depth knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology
- A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application
- Knowledge of the Clinical Coding Audit processes
- Knowledge of encoding software products
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of the NHS recent reforms:- Caldecott guardians, Freedom of information act, Data protection act
- Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to work outside core office hours to achieve business critical tasks
- Able to attend training at Non Trust site venues (Leeds, London etc
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Auditor experience
- Extensive practical Coding experience
- Extensive experience in coding across multiple specialities
- Experience of using either Paper and Electronic records to extract clinical information
- Experience in using e-Record Cerner Millennium, other IT Systems
- Experience in use of encoding software products
- Experience of the medical records process
- Experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- National Clinical Coding Auditor Qualification
- Audit Report Writing course certificate
- Delivery skills course certificate
- Coaching and mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- National Clinical Coding Qualification ( NCCQ) with 3 years coding experience post accreditation in line with NHS England
- Clinical Coding Standards Couse Certification or Clinical Coding Standards Refresher Course training Certification
- Certificate in NHS Digital Clinical Coding Foundation Course
- Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent experience
- Certificate in Medical Terminology AMSPAR or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent experience of NHS PAS systems, Coding Software (Medicode), Audit Software and Microsoft packages in particular excel
- Certificate in management or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- A Level or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- Health Informatics Qualification
- Degree level education
- Clinical Coding Speciality Workshop Certification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to work to strict and challenging deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- IT Skills
- Detailed knowledge of national coding rules and conventions
- In depth knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology
- A working knowledge and understanding of local clinical coding policies and their application
- Knowledge of the Clinical Coding Audit processes
- Knowledge of encoding software products
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding of the NHS recent reforms:- Caldecott guardians, Freedom of information act, Data protection act
- Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements
- A working knowledge and understanding of local Clinical Coding policies and there application
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Able to work outside core office hours to achieve business critical tasks
- Able to attend training at Non Trust site venues (Leeds, London etc
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
