Job summary
The Clinical Coding Department at WHTH is undergoing a complete transformation to be more responsive to the changing demands of the organisation, especially, with the Trust adopting Electronic Patient System (EPR) recently.
There is a requirement for high quality data collection and reporting with implementation of EPR to accurately reflect clinical activity and outcomes.
As part of this restructure, we are looking to recruit a highly competent and experienced individual with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys multitasking and thrives under pressure to join our team as the Coding Quality Assurance Lead.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Digital Approved Auditor and Trainer who can conduct coding audits in compliance with the latest version of the Clinical Coding Audit Methodology and deliver training that complies with the Approved Clinical Coding Trainer Framework.
The post holder will play a key role in the design, development, delivery, and management of coding quality assurance programmes at WHTH to ensure a high-quality coding data that satisfies the internal clinical data quality and Information Governance / Data Security & Protection Toolkit, Clinical Governance, and other NHS regulatory body requirements for the Trust.
If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, and are looking for an exciting and rewarding new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours) based at Watford General Hospital, with opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility with working times to support our employees in having a healthy work-life balance.' (The original job ads have been attached for reference.)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead in effecting the in-
house audit and training programmes to produce high quality coding data that satisfies the internal clinical data quality and Information Governance / Data Security & Protection Toolkit, Clinical Governance, and other NHS regulatory body requirements for the Trust.
They will report on coder performance and divisional performance through regular coding audits and provide specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely (SMART) recommendations for improving clinical coding processes and procedures to ensure the Trust gets accurately reimbursed for its services.
The post holder will communicate across the Trust the importance of accurate clinical coding and the quality of clinical documentation and provide expert advice to other departments on coding issues, NTPS and HRGs where required. They will have sound knowledge on mortality indicators as well as GIRFT coding aspects and will participate or lead in review meetings when required.
The successful candidate will jointly deputise for the Head of Coding Services in their absence.
(*Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for more details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role.)
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be responsible for, but not
limited to the following:
- Conducting regular individual coder audits, speciality audits and random audits of coded data, identifying knowledge gaps and training needs of the team members
- discussing and resolving coding queries from the coding team as well as providing expert advice for coding information requests from other divisions and departments within the Trust in a timely manner
- disseminating audit feedback to the team members and devising action plans to improve coding performance
- producing audit reports at short notice as required
- sharing responsibility with the Coding Quality Assurance Lead in providing constructive feedback on coding performance and ensuring knowledge and learning points are communicated effectively across the team
- assisting the Coding Quality Assurance Lead in developing and implementing a robust clinical coding audit programme for the coding team
- regularly liaising with clinicians, coders, and managers to enhance the accuracy and completeness of the clinical documentation provided for coding
- advising the team of new coding guidelines and updates to national standards and local policies and providing appropriate support where required
- maintaining own productivity by ensuring accurate, timely, complete, and consistent clinical coding is carried out within strict timescales, using ICD-
10 and OPCS-4 classifications, and adhering to the national coding standards and local clinical coding policies of the Trust
(*Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for more details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role.)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be responsible for, but not
limited to the following:
- Conducting regular individual coder audits, speciality audits and random audits of coded data, identifying knowledge gaps and training needs of the team members
- discussing and resolving coding queries from the coding team as well as providing expert advice for coding information requests from other divisions and departments within the Trust in a timely manner
- disseminating audit feedback to the team members and devising action plans to improve coding performance
- producing audit reports at short notice as required
- sharing responsibility with the Coding Quality Assurance Lead in providing constructive feedback on coding performance and ensuring knowledge and learning points are communicated effectively across the team
- assisting the Coding Quality Assurance Lead in developing and implementing a robust clinical coding audit programme for the coding team
- regularly liaising with clinicians, coders, and managers to enhance the accuracy and completeness of the clinical documentation provided for coding
- advising the team of new coding guidelines and updates to national standards and local policies and providing appropriate support where required
- maintaining own productivity by ensuring accurate, timely, complete, and consistent clinical coding is carried out within strict timescales, using ICD-
10 and OPCS-4 classifications, and adhering to the national coding standards and local clinical coding policies of the Trust
(*Please refer to the job description and person specification documents for more details on the responsibilities and requirements for this role.)
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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).
