Clinical Coding Divisional Lead

Job overview

** Previous applicants need not apply**

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join our busy but friendly Clinical Coding Team.

The post holder will be the key coding lead for  the Divisional Service Team; the post will also involve the day-to-day coding, supervision of the coding team and largely be responsible for assisting the Head of Clinical Coding in developing systems and strategies to improve the overall quality of clinical coding. This will incorporate mentoring, internal auditing and training of clinical coders when required, with a strong component of liaison with clinical staff. Candidates therefore must be Accredited Clinical Coders.

You will be part of an established team in promoting Clinical Coding and HRG's to Clinicians, Junior doctors, other health professionals and various levels of clerical staff and ensuring collection of good quality data.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

Assist the Head of Clinical Coding in the development, implementation and maintenance of a Clinical Coding Strategy, policy and systems to ensure a Clinical Coding service which meets best practice guidance

• To integrate Clinical Coding within the Trust, by liaising with the division’s clinical and operational managers and clinicians to advise on data recording practices to ensure clinical coding accurately reflects care delivered and communicate complex coding rules and standards to ensure accuracy and consistency of information

Abstract, analyse, translate and data entry of complex medical patient care records into diagnostic and procedural coding in an accurate and timely manner adhering to the Trust deadlines

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.