About this role
Job summary
At WUTH we understand the importance of clinical coding to support patient care and help improve health outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our friendly Clinical Coding team as a Clinical Coding Team Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Coding, the post includes responsibility for the daily supervision of a team of coding staff. The role involves working alongside existing Team Manager and a Clinical Coding Trainer and Auditors, to help develop the Clinical Coding service further.We are committed to training and developing our staff so applicants for this position must hold the National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK), have post-qualification experience and be able to demonstrate attendance on Refresher and Specialty Workshops.
The role is flexible in combining on-site and home-based working. Applicants may be required to work on other sites and in other areas within the Trust. All applicants must be willing to maintain their skills by attendance on workshops and refresher training courses.
This role includes an RRP of 7%.
Main duties of the job
To manage a team of Accredited Clinical Coders to provide accurate, timely and complete clinical data for episodes of care that meets local requirements, are compliant with National standards and meet the requirements for Payment by Results and other processes which rely on high quality coded clinical information.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Coding Team Manager position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Clinical Coding Foundation/Standards Course National Clinical Coding Qualification Significant experience as a clinical coder in a provider organisation Experience post NCCQ working as a clinical coder in a provider organisation Regular attendance on Speciality and Refresher workshops Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Experience of audit Experience of mentoring staff Experience of supervising staff
Desirable
Management qualification /training Biological Science/Health Informatics qualification Anatomy and Physiology qualification Medical Terminology Qualification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent written communication skills Knowledge of Cerner Millennium/ Medicode
Other Requirements Essential
Membership of professional organisation/professional registration
Personal Attributes Essential
Accuracy and attention to detail Commitment to ongoing personal development
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.
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Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Clatterbridge
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)