Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor - NHS

Spinwell Global Limited; Croydon; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

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Holidays

Pension

Job summary

Spinwell is recruiting a Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor in Croydon with remote work considered for a 3-month contract. The role covers supervising coders, mentoring staff, and ensuring accurate coding per NHS rules; BPSS security is noted.

The ideal candidate holds ACC qualification with extensive NHS coding experience and a strong data quality background, ready to backfill backlog and ensure compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding qualification (ACC).
• Graduate or Equivalent.
• Substantial experience within Clinical Coding.
• Minimum 5 post ACC years across wide range of specialities.
• In depth knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
• Coding theory.
• Medical Terminology.
• Awareness of confidentiality.
• Recent NHS clinical coding experience after successful completion of ACC.
• Good understanding of Data quality issues and the ability to find solutions to fix them.
• Understanding of importance of outpatient coding for Revenue and data quality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and classifications
• NHS (essential)
• NCCQ
• ACC-qualified and clinically refreshed coders who are able to contribute to reducing the current backlog at the earliest opportunity.
• Experience of Data Quality issue and need for correction
• Understanding of HRG's and Financial flows
• Teaching on importance of Coding and Data Quality issues for good data.

Responsibilities

• Extract and record diagnosis and treatment information from clinical records using recognised coding methods.
• Meet agreed time scales to support SUS PbR process and Trust plans.
• Support clinicians, assist with coding queries and audits; mentor Data Quality Officers.
• Collaborate with Data Quality Officers to provide data quality correction support to stakeholders.
• Assist the Coding Audit Manager and Supervisors with outpatient coding queries.

Skills

ACC qualification

Clinical coding experience

NHS experience

Data quality awareness

Audits & supervision

Outpatient coding understanding

Confidentiality awareness

Teaching/mentoring

HRG knowledge

Coding rules & classifications

Education

National Clinical Coding qualification (ACC)

Job description

Role: Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor x 3
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Croydon -Remote Working can be considered
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £32 per hour + holidays + pension
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCUM CLINICAL CODING & DATA QUALITY SUPERVISOR

To extract and record primarily from clinical records, complete, consistent and accurate information of patients’ diagnosis and treatment according to recognised coding methods and to meet agreed time scales, which support the Trust Business Plan, effective patient care and the SUS PbR Process.

To support clinical coders within the Department, assist with clinical coding queries & audits and be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of Clinical Coders & Data Quality Officers including annual performance developmental reviews (PDRs) and to develop individual objectives and personal development plans in line with Trust objectives.

The Post holder will work closely with Data Quality Officers to provide data quality & correction support and highlight to all the Trust stakeholders of all the data quality issues raised specially by the Clinical Coding team to improve overall Data Quality. You will also be assisting the Clinical Coding Audit Manager and fellow Supervisors in dealing with the queries around outpatient coding.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LOCUM CLINICAL CODING & DATA QUALITY SUPERVISOR

• National Clinical Coding qualification (ACC).
• Graduate or Equivalent
• Substantial experience within Clinical Coding
• Minimum 5 post ACC years across wide range of specialities
• In depth knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Coding theory
• Medical Terminology.
• Awareness of confidentiality.
• Recent NHS clinical coding experience after successful completion of ACC.
• Good understanding of Data quality issues and the ability to find solutions to fix them.
• Understanding of importance of outpatient coding for Revenue and data quality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and classifications
• NHS (essential)
• NCCQ
• ACC-qualified and clinically refreshed coders who are able to contribute to reducing the current backlog at the earliest opportunity.
• Experience of Data Quality issue and need for correction
• Understanding of HRG's and Financial flows
• Teaching on importance of Coding and Data Quality issues for good data

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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