Divisional Clinical Coding Lead – Data-Driven Health Impact

Countess Of Chester Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP

Job summary

Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time clinical coder to lead the Division's coding activity, ensuring accurate ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding and timely data entry in line with Trust deadlines.

You will liaise with clinicians and managers, develop coding reports, and maintain expert knowledge of local and national coding payment systems. A Recruitment and Retention Premium of £1500 per annum applies.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in clinical coding within an acute hospital setting.
• National Clinical Coder Qualification (NCCQ).
• Clinical Coder Refresher Status current.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between divisional clinicians and management teams for all coding related queries.
• Develop and provide regular reports for each division's clinical coding data.
• Improve access to the clinical coding department and drive improvements in coding data.
• Develop a strong clinical coding presence within the organisation to engage divisions.
• Ensure divisional coding teams are experienced and high performing.

Skills

Clinical coding experience

Data governance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NCCQ

Degree in health information or related

Tools

ICD-10 coding

OPCS-4 coding

Job description

Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time clinical coder to lead the Division's coding activity, ensuring accurate ICD-10 and OPCS-4 coding and timely data entry in line with Trust deadlines.

You will liaise with clinicians and managers, develop coding reports, and maintain expert knowledge of local and national coding payment systems. A Recruitment and Retention Premium of £1500 per annum applies.