Clinical Coding Quality Assurance Specialist

3 weeks ago

Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Full time

Position Overview

The Trust is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to become a vital member of our esteemed Clinical Coding Team. The primary objective of this role is to enhance the depth and integrity of clinically coded data through local and national benchmarks, comprehensive audits, and collaboration with colleagues and senior clinicians within the Digital Transformation Team and the broader Trust. This effort is crucial as the Trust embarks on the journey of acquiring and implementing an electronic patient record system. Accurate clinically coded data is essential for the Trust to fulfill its overarching mission of providing "safe, exceptional, person-centred care." The financial stability of the Trust is dependent on precise and timely coded data, which is also utilized for resource management, clinical research, audits, healthcare contracting, and service delivery at both local and national levels.

Key Responsibilities

We are in search of a highly skilled Accredited Clinical Coder ready to advance their career by joining our dynamic and proficient Clinical Coding team. Candidates should exhibit outstanding communication abilities and a genuine enthusiasm for clinical coding. A willingness to undergo training to become an Approved Clinical Coding Auditor is essential.

The successful candidate will possess the capability to extract, analyze, and model data from Trust systems and nationally available benchmarking data, presenting findings in a clear and meaningful manner using Microsoft products, particularly Excel. This is vital for monitoring and driving improvements in the Team's adherence to Local and National Coding rules, standards, and conventions, ensuring that the data is accurate, comprehensive, and of the highest quality.

The role entails assisting in the development and implementation of best practice systems and processes to guarantee timely and high-quality coded data across the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for planning and conducting audits, formulating action plans, and implementing monitoring against targets aimed at enhancing the depth and quality of clinically coded data.

Additionally, the post holder will serve as the System Manager for the 3M Medicode Encoder and other clinical coding data quality software.

About Us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is recognized as one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, catering to a population exceeding 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and adjacent areas. Our services are delivered across three primary hospital sites, employing over 6,000 staff members.

Our commitment is to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities necessary for career growth. Whether you spend a year or several decades with us, we pledge to support you in Developing, Belonging, and Thriving Here.

As an organization that promotes flexible working arrangements, we aim to ensure that you can work in a manner that best serves our patients and your needs. We encourage discussions about how we can support flexible working options. If feasible for the service, we will strive to accommodate your preferences.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups, including individuals with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits Offered

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

  • Extensive learning and development opportunities
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
  • NHS Car Lease schemes and various salary sacrifice options
  • Discounts on dining, travel, shopping, and financial services through external providers

Job Responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. It is essential to review both documents thoroughly.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification under essential criteria.

Experience Requirements

Essential

  • Experience working in an NHS Acute Trust as a Clinical Coder across various specialties.
  • In-depth knowledge of Clinical Coding Classifications, including ICD-10 5th Edition and OPCS.
  • Extensive understanding of National and Local Clinical Coding Standards, Rules, and Conventions.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Experience participating in clinical coding audits.
  • Familiarity with the functionality of the 3M Medicode Encoder.
  • Good understanding of the Trust's Patient Administration System and other key operational systems.
  • Knowledge of patient flow through the hospital.
  • Awareness of the role and function of Care Groups within the Trust.
  • Understanding of Information Governance Standards related to clinical coding.
  • Ability to quickly identify and investigate data inconsistencies.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Excellent team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification.
  • Degree-level education in relevant subjects or equivalent qualifications or significant relevant experience.
  • Attendance at a Clinical Coding Refresher course within the last three years.
  • Proven proficiency in using Windows-based applications, including Excel, and strong keyboard skills.

Desirable

  • Approved Clinical Coding Auditor.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, capable of confidently explaining complex coding rules to the Clinical Coding Team, Clinical Directors, Clinical Leads, consultants, and General Managers.
  • Strong written communication skills to convey complex information in an easily understandable manner.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback to the Clinical Coding Team based on the analysis of clinically coded data to enhance data accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to positively influence and persuade others, including Managers and Clinicians, overcoming resistance and barriers to understanding.

Organizational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize team workloads, and adjust plans as necessary to meet strict coding deadlines.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, systematic approach, and efficient time management.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

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