Clinical Coding Educator

4 weeks ago

Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are pleased to announce an opportunity to join the Clinical Coding Training and Audit Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a Clinical Coding Educator.

This role is suitable for individuals looking to embark on a career as a Clinical Coding Educator, as well as those who may already possess NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Educator Status.

The successful candidates will receive support in their journey towards obtaining NHS England Approved Trainer Status if they do not already hold it.

The post holder will collaborate with our Senior Clinical Coding Educator to facilitate an effective and high-quality clinical coding training service across various sites.

Ensuring that Clinical Coders at MTW receive exceptional training is paramount, as this supports the Trust's business objectives, including Clinical Governance, Information Governance, and financial accuracy through precise medical terminology translation using ICD & OPCS.

The role involves assisting the Coding Educator in delivering comprehensive and suitable training for all personnel within the coding department, ensuring they are adequately trained and supervised to achieve coding accreditation.

Additionally, the successful candidates will mentor Trainee Clinical Coding Analysts throughout their learning journey, providing guidance and reviewing their work.

Main Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Coding Educator to design, coordinate, and implement a thorough clinical coding training schedule for new hires, as well as ongoing training and development for existing staff, ensuring compliance with national standards.
  • In partnership with the Coding Educator, create and execute a continuous awareness initiative by delivering presentations to both small and large groups and participating in meetings with clinicians and senior management to advocate for clinical coding and the significance of high-quality data.
  • Engage actively in personal development opportunities as agreed with the Coding Educator, ensuring all mandatory training requirements are fulfilled.
  • Promote information sharing and best practices between the two coding locations.
  • Provide coaching for individual coders and assist the Coding Educator during in-house training sessions and team meetings.
  • Perform coding tasks on a daily basis as needed.
  • Review trainee coder submissions before they are entered into the system, offering advice and support where coding discrepancies are identified, and providing training as necessary.
  • Represent the Training & Audit team at clinical coding data quality meetings, addressing coding inquiries and providing feedback at quarterly departmental data quality meetings.

About Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

MTW is a prominent acute hospital trust in the south-east, delivering a comprehensive range of general hospital services and specialized care to approximately 600,000 residents in the region. Our workforce comprises over 8,000 full and part-time employees. We also extend specialist cancer services to around 2 million individuals across Kent and East Sussex through the Kent Oncology Centre.

In recent evaluations, our staff have ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide, recognizing it as the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Commitment to Flexibility

As a flexible working-friendly organization, we understand the importance of work-life balance. We encourage discussions about how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements that benefit both our staff and our patients.

Job Responsibilities

Upon completion of your pre-employment checks, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date, which will align with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please be aware that appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At MTW, we strive to cultivate an environment where every individual can realize their full potential, with opportunities for career growth and development. We value the unique contributions of each staff member in delivering high-quality care and services to our patients. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, reflecting the diversity of our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating the diversity of thought and ideas that enhance our Trust.

We are committed to supporting our staff with disabilities, ensuring they receive the necessary adjustments to excel in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work, we ensure that assessments by workplace experts are implemented promptly.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
  • Coding Foundation Diploma, including specialty workshops: Neoplasm, Vascular, Obstetrics, T & O, Refresher course.
  • Accredited Clinical Coding Qualification, ACC, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

  • Report Writing Course.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience with Patient Administration Systems and coding software Medicode.
  • Provision of expert coding guidance on coding regulations to all levels within the Trust.
  • Extensive practical experience with standard clinical coding schemes (ICD and OPCS).
  • Strong understanding of PbR.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of coding regulations and classifications.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Extensive understanding of Anatomy and Physiology and medical terminology.
  • In-depth knowledge of HRGs (Health Resource Groups).

Skills

Essential

  • Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Aptitude for analyzing and interpreting complex information.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.
  • Capability to prioritize and evaluate options for promoting training business opportunities.
  • Effectively manage conflicting demands and achieve desired outcomes.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Skill in determining the accurate coding hierarchy based on textual information and local practices.
  • A curious mindset with a willingness to acquire new skills to a high standard.

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