37.5 Hours. Must possess ACC Coding Accreditation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Coding Department for a Band 5 Trainee Clinical Coding Auditor. To be based primarily at James Cook University Hospital. Must be able to travel to both sites when required.

We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic for the above position. The post holder will form part of the clinical coding department audit function. As part of the coding audit team, you must have the ability to lead with a positive attitude in order to motivate others.

Excellent communication skills are a vital part of the job and experience communicating confidently with a range of NHS staff is vital. The post holder must remain calm and patient under pressure, and possess exceptional organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking a wide variety of speciality based/ad hoc and individual coder based audit. Working collaboratively with the other members of the clinical coding data quality team, to plan and deliver a robust and comprehensive audit schedule. Providing feedback to a wide range of staff (eg. Coders, clinicians, ward managers, clinical directors). The post holder will use feedback to help contribute to staff training and development plans, both internally within the department and within the wider trust.

The post holder will use their Extensive, indepth coding knowledge and excellent communication skills to answer complicated coding queries from both internal and external members of staff.

The post holder must commit to extensive professional development to work towards the successful achievement of Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor status from NHS digital.

In conjunction with the senior coders and Team leaders, the post holder will also act as a mentor to more junior coders checking work when appropriate and supporting them through their training period and beyond. They will form part of the internal clinical coding query process, providing support with advice and queries to the winder coding team.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities,

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Qualifcations & Training

Essential

• Accredited Clinical Coder Status
• Significant Coding experience across multiple specialities

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualifications
• Report Writing Training

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of ICD10 and OPCS4 classifications and their associated National Standards
• Proven extensive knowledge of Clinical and Medical terminology
• In depth knowledge of anatomical & physiological terms

Desirable

• Knowledge of the importance of HRG's
• Attendance on Leadership Courses

Experience

Essential

• Experience of engaging with a variety of staff at all levels including clinicians and directors
• Substantial experience of working in a clinical coding role
• Experience with leadership (courses or practical experience)
• Mentoring/training experience

Desirable

• Experience with data analysis

Personal Atributes

Essential

• Good keyboard use and confidence with inputting data into patient admin system and other key corporate systems eg, PACS, WebICE systems
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with a range of staff both internal and external
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills together with the drive to work with others to implement change despite potential resistance

Desirable

• Demonstrable ability to work to demanding timescales
• Effective communication, both oral and written

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

328-CP-6269805