Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Clinical Coding Team.
As Data Validation Manager you will work closely with the Senior Management to deliver a robust clinical coding validation programme to achieve and maintain the highest possible quality of coded data. The validation programme will extend across all specialties involving all clinical teams, using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Classification and adhering to National and Local Clinical Coding Standards
Main duties of the job
As Data Validation Manager you will work closely with the Senior Management to deliver a robust clinical coding validation programme to achieve and maintain the highest possible quality of coded data. The validation programme will extend across all specialties involving all clinical teams, using the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 Classification and adhering to National and Local Clinical Coding Standards.
The post holder will provide expert advice on clinical coding data aspects, coding inconsistencies, documentation issues and areas of under achievement to provide the Trust with a high quality clinical coding validation service.
The post holder will be responsible for a small team of Senior Clinical Coders, who they will be required to train and mentor in validation practices in order to expand the clinical coding validation programme.
The post holder is responsible for improving the quality of coded data produced by the whole coding team and will act as the validation lead for the Care Groups in the following coding quality improvement activities:- informal coding validation processes to measure the quality of coded data- clinician validation of coded data- coding query resolution- feedback of coding validation findings to clinical coding team- local coding guidelines development- standardisation of clinical terminology used
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for working with clinical leads to undertake validation of coded data as the patient level, providing verbal and written feedback to support and improve data quality, the depth of coding and the quality of source documents available to clinical coders. This will include delivering coding awareness sessions to clinicians and attending specialty meetings.
As the Data Validation Manager, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining a productive working relationship with clinicians. As part of this they will have to communicate the impact of complex interactions of clinical codes in the PbR framework and negotiate with the clinicians to improve the clinical documentation.
Meet demanding coding quality targets (distinct and competing measures of accuracy, depth, sequencing, timeliness and completeness) to ensure correct Trust income.
The post holder will work with the Audit and Training Manager to carry out internal audits monthly and quarterly to measure the quality of the coded data to ensure compliance with National Clinical Coding Standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for working with clinical leads to undertake validation of coded data as the patient level, providing verbal and written feedback to support and improve data quality, the depth of coding and the quality of source documents available to clinical coders. This will include delivering coding awareness sessions to clinicians and attending specialty meetings.
As the Data Validation Manager, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining a productive working relationship with clinicians. As part of this they will have to communicate the impact of complex interactions of clinical codes in the PbR framework and negotiate with the clinicians to improve the clinical documentation.
Meet demanding coding quality targets (distinct and competing measures of accuracy, depth, sequencing, timeliness and completeness) to ensure correct Trust income.
The post holder will work with the Audit and Training Manager to carry out internal audits monthly and quarterly to measure the quality of the coded data to ensure compliance with National Clinical Coding Standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status
- Minimum of 5 years continuous clinical coding experience in an acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Educated to a degree level
Skills
Essential
- Experience of interaction with clinicians and development of clinical engagement
- Experience of developing action plans to improve the quality of clinically coded data
- Experience of disseminating audit findings, conclusions and recommendations to Clinical Coding staff, Leads and Care Group Managers
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations to raise awareness of Clinical Coding
- Use of Microsoft applications e.g Word, PowerPoint and in particular, Excel
Desirable
- Experience of management within a Clinical Coding department or Clinical Coding service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to aid the delivery and receipt of complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) status
- Minimum of 5 years continuous clinical coding experience in an acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Educated to a degree level
Skills
Essential
- Experience of interaction with clinicians and development of clinical engagement
- Experience of developing action plans to improve the quality of clinically coded data
- Experience of disseminating audit findings, conclusions and recommendations to Clinical Coding staff, Leads and Care Group Managers
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations to raise awareness of Clinical Coding
- Use of Microsoft applications e.g Word, PowerPoint and in particular, Excel
Desirable
- Experience of management within a Clinical Coding department or Clinical Coding service
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to aid the delivery and receipt of complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate effectively
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).
