Clinical Coding Lead

To apply for this post you must be an Accredited Clinical Coder.

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The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Clinical Coding services within the Trust including those undertaken in conjunction with clinical staff. The post holder will be required to deliver coding within the overall coding cycle and represent the coding team by working with CBU service teams and other colleagues. This will include clinical coding advice guidance and interpretation, and review audit and validation of records on a regular basis.

Additional £1,500 R&​R payment

• To participate in the Internal Clinical Coding Validation Programme within the Trust. This will include with regular meetings with clinical teams to explore ways in which to improve coded data, analysis of coded data to improve the quality of coded data.
• As an ACC qualified professional, you must have the ability to communicate clearly and with confidence, offer advice and solutions, demonstrate empathy, leadership, attention to detail, reliability and business acumen related to Clinical Coding.
• Monitor data quality and clinical coding standards in line with local and national guidelines. Report any complex coding issues as directed for verification and/or resolution with NHS Digital. Follow up all responses with relevant staff.
• Demonstrate effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work flexibly across specialties. Be highly motivated and lead by example with the ability to motivate other team members.

Alder Hey has been officially accredited as a HIMSS Stage 7 hospital and is now working through a strategy refresh. Alongside this the Trust are upgrading their Electronic Patient Record (Meditech) to the latest version available, maximising our investment in core clinical systems to ensure our staff have the best tools available when providing patient care.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne Williams Job title: Clinical Coding Manager Email address: suzanne.williams@alderhey.nhs.uk

Contact via email or MS Teams call.