Job summary
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is proud to deliver outstanding health care across a wide range of general and specialist services, making it a centre of excellence for children's health services. Being a centre of excellence for paediatric clinical coding is also the vision of the coding department which, over recent years, has seen significant investment in developing both the team and their engagement work with clinical and non-clinical colleagues across the organisation. We recognise the vital contribution of our coding team to our overall Trust performance and regard our team as pivotal to our future. The importance of a skilled coding workforce is paramount and we are committed to the ongoing training and development of our coding professionals, both personally and professionally.
Sheffield Children's routinely achieves a high level in staff satisfaction surveys, and you will be joining a fabulous clinical coding team which is well-supported by senior management and the Trust Executive. Part of the Trust's Digital Services, we are a small, well- structured and friendly team working from a centralized office with the option of working from home and flexible hours.
As a diverse team we are proud of our commitment to an inclusive and compassionate environment, and work constantly to actively promote the importance of health and wellbeing in our department.
Main duties of the job
We are now looking for a Clinical Coding Team Manager to assist the senior leadership to deliver an exceptional service for the Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, confident coder looking to progress their career to the next level. You will be passionate about coding, be an Accredited Clinical Coder (or equivalent level of experience) with leadership qualities, and enthusiasm and drive to motivate our team of coders. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the coding staff with a view to the smooth running of the department to meet monthly deadlines.
You should have proven ability to prioritise, plan, organise your workload and work under pressure if required. You will be expected to work closely with the Clinical Coding Manager and Clinical Coding Engagement Leads to promote the importance of the coding strategic plan to make Sheffield Children's a centre of excellence for paediatric clinical coding. You will be passionate about service improvement and actively participate in the Trust's health record digitization plan to facilitate an EPR that supports high quality clinical coding.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification
Please note interview date - Monday 22nd April
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification
Please note interview date - Monday 22nd April
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) or equivalent experience
- Clinical Coding Refresher status is current
- Degree level education or equivalent level of experience
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
- Clinical coding audit qualification or TAP clinical coding qualification
- Qualification in data analytics
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clinical coding in an acute NHS Trust setting
- Experience and knowledge of coding a wide range of specialties and all levels of complexity
- Experience of applying complex coding rules and conventions in order to reach appropriate coding decisions
- Experience in coding from electronic records
- Experience in explaining complex coding rules to junior coders
- Experience in building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority in order to validate coding and explain coding rules and conventions
- Experience in presenting coding data and coding awareness material to clinical and other on-coding staff
- Experience in team management
- Experience in training delivery
- Development and mentoring trainee clinical-coding staff
Desirable
- Experience of specialist paediatric coding
- Experience in the development of formal training / audit programmes within an acute trust
- Experience in delivering clinical coding training to a variety of audiences, including clinical coding and medical staff
- Experience of budget management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of coding theory
- Excellent level of understanding of medical terminology and physiology and anatomy
- Ability to deliver training and awareness sessions to all levels of staff
- Ability to analyse complex data
- Ability to provide detailed audit findings to clinical coders
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- A good understanding of PbR, grouping and the secondary uses of coding data
- Ability to communicate complex coding rules and issues to non-coding staff
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work of themselves and others to meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective working with colleagues and internal/external customers
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Excellent IT skills including a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft packages Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of email
- Excellent presentation skills
- Report writing skills
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development education and training
Desirable
- Knowledge of SQL or advanced data analytics
- Experience using design/publishing software or apps
- Experience in risk reporting/management
- Ability to undertake internal and external clinical coding audits
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, with a structured and logical approach to planning and prioritisation
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships across professional boundaries and within a diverse organisational workforce
- Ability to overcome barriers to engagement with stakeholders using persuasive communications
- Ability to ensure behaviour reflects strategic aims and values of the organisation
- Resilient and able to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing situations
- Self-motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
- Ability to work with sensitivity/tact, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Able to identify the wellbeing needs of others and act appropriately
- Confident approach and ability to take the initiative and make independent, appropriate decisions
- Ability to manage conflict
- Motivational with a desire to support and develop junior staff
- Professional manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Clinical Coder (ACC) or equivalent experience
- Clinical Coding Refresher status is current
- Degree level education or equivalent level of experience
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
- Clinical coding audit qualification or TAP clinical coding qualification
- Qualification in data analytics
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of clinical coding in an acute NHS Trust setting
- Experience and knowledge of coding a wide range of specialties and all levels of complexity
- Experience of applying complex coding rules and conventions in order to reach appropriate coding decisions
- Experience in coding from electronic records
- Experience in explaining complex coding rules to junior coders
- Experience in building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority in order to validate coding and explain coding rules and conventions
- Experience in presenting coding data and coding awareness material to clinical and other on-coding staff
- Experience in team management
- Experience in training delivery
- Development and mentoring trainee clinical-coding staff
Desirable
- Experience of specialist paediatric coding
- Experience in the development of formal training / audit programmes within an acute trust
- Experience in delivering clinical coding training to a variety of audiences, including clinical coding and medical staff
- Experience of budget management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of coding theory
- Excellent level of understanding of medical terminology and physiology and anatomy
- Ability to deliver training and awareness sessions to all levels of staff
- Ability to analyse complex data
- Ability to provide detailed audit findings to clinical coders
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- A good understanding of PbR, grouping and the secondary uses of coding data
- Ability to communicate complex coding rules and issues to non-coding staff
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work of themselves and others to meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective working with colleagues and internal/external customers
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Excellent IT skills including a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft packages Word, Excel and PowerPoint and use of email
- Excellent presentation skills
- Report writing skills
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development education and training
Desirable
- Knowledge of SQL or advanced data analytics
- Experience using design/publishing software or apps
- Experience in risk reporting/management
- Ability to undertake internal and external clinical coding audits
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, with a structured and logical approach to planning and prioritisation
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships across professional boundaries and within a diverse organisational workforce
- Ability to overcome barriers to engagement with stakeholders using persuasive communications
- Ability to ensure behaviour reflects strategic aims and values of the organisation
- Resilient and able to work in a pressurised environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing situations
- Self-motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
- Ability to work with sensitivity/tact, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Able to identify the wellbeing needs of others and act appropriately
- Confident approach and ability to take the initiative and make independent, appropriate decisions
- Ability to manage conflict
- Motivational with a desire to support and develop junior staff
- Professional manner
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
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).
