Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor - NHS

Spinwell Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,878,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd in Croydon is recruiting a Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor for a 3-month contract. You will extract and record patient diagnoses and treatments from clinical records using recognised coding methods, ensuring timely and accurate data to support the SUS PbR process.

You will supervise and mentor Clinical Coders and Data Quality Officers, handle audits, and work with Data Quality Officers to address issues and improve overall data quality. BPSS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• National Clinical Coding qualification (ACC) required.
• Graduate or Equivalent qualification.
• Substantial clinical coding experience across multiple specialties.
• Recent NHS clinical coding experience after ACC.
• Strong data quality understanding and ability to drive fixes.
• Outpatient coding knowledge and impact on revenue.

Responsibilities

• Extract and record patient diagnoses and treatments from clinical records using recognised coding methods and meet agreed time scales.
• Support clinical coders, assist with coding queries and audits, supervise and mentor Coders & Data Quality Officers.
• Develop objectives and personal development plans, conduct annual PDRs in line with Trust objectives.
• Collaborate with Data Quality Officers to provide data quality support and highlight issues to stakeholders, improving overall data quality.
• Assist the Clinical Coding Audit Manager with outpatient coding queries and related governance.

Skills

ACC qualification

Graduate

Clinical coding experience

Post-ACC experience

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Coding theory

Medical terminology

Data quality awareness

Outpatient coding knowledge

Coding rules & classifications

Education

Graduate or Equivalent

National Clinical Coding qualification (ACC)

Job description

Role: Locum Clinical Coding & Data Quality Supervisor
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Croydon
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £19.71 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

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

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