Band 8a - Clinical Coding Quality Assurance Lead , Clinical Coding inWatford inWatford PUBLISHED 31 MAY 2024
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Job summaryLead Our Quality Assurance Team at WHTH NHS Trust.
Do you thrive on accuracy and have a passion for ensuring the best possible healthcare? Are you a leader who can inspire a team and drive continuous improvement?
If so, then we want you to join our dynamic clinical coding team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as our Clinical Coding Quality Assurance Lead.
This is a full-time position covering 37.5 hours a week.We welcome great talent from all backgrounds and provide a flexible work environment and hybrid working options focused on positivity and progress.
Submit your application today and join our friendly and supportive team now.
Main duties of the job
In this pivotal role, you'll play a leading role in:
Shaping the future of clinical coding at WHTH:
You'll develop and implement a robust quality assurance strategy, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of coded data that underpins vital healthcare funding and national benchmarking.
Empowering your team:
Provide mentorship and training to our team of clinical coders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Becoming a coding authority:
Conduct regular audits and trainings in line with the latest guidelines, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
Championing collaboration:
Work closely with clinical and finance colleagues to ensure our coding practices are efficient and support high-quality patient care.
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer.
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
www.jobsincare.com/job/jJkFSz1i
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We're looking for someone who:
- is a highly motivated and experienced NHS Digital Approved Auditor with experience in a lead coding role.
- is an experienced Approved Coding Trainer.
- thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving.
- has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and inspire a team.
- is a natural leader with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job responsibilities
We're looking for someone who:
- is a highly motivated and experienced NHS Digital Approved Auditor with experience in a lead coding role.
- is an experienced Approved Coding Trainer.
- thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving.
- has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and inspire a team.
- is a natural leader with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
Job summary
Lead Our Quality Assurance Team at WHTH NHS Trust.
Do you thrive on accuracy and have a passion for ensuring the best possible healthcare? Are you a leader who can inspire a team and drive continuous improvement?
If so, then we want you to join our dynamic clinical coding team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as our Clinical Coding Quality Assurance Lead.
This is a full-time position covering 37.5 hours a week.We welcome great talent from all backgrounds and provide a flexible work environment and hybrid working options focused on positivity and progress.
Submit your application today and join our friendly and supportive team now.
Main duties of the job
In this pivotal role, you'll play a leading role in:
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer.
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
www.jobsincare.com/job/jJkFSz1i
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We're looking for someone who:
Job responsibilities
We're looking for someone who:
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
Lead Our Quality Assurance Team at WHTH NHS Trust.
Do you thrive on accuracy and have a passion for ensuring the best possible healthcare? Are you a leader who can inspire a team and drive continuous improvement?
If so, then we want you to join our dynamic clinical coding team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as our Clinical Coding Quality Assurance Lead.
This is a full-time position covering 37.5 hours a week.We welcome great talent from all backgrounds and provide a flexible work environment and hybrid working options focused on positivity and progress.
Submit your application today and join our friendly and supportive team now.
Main duties of the job
In this pivotal role, you'll play a leading role in:
Shaping the future of clinical coding at WHTH:
You'll develop and implement a robust quality assurance strategy, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of coded data that underpins vital healthcare funding and national benchmarking.
Empowering your team:
Provide mentorship and training to our team of clinical coders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Becoming a coding authority:
Conduct regular audits and trainings in line with the latest guidelines, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
Championing collaboration:
Work closely with clinical and finance colleagues to ensure our coding practices are efficient and support high-quality patient care.
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer.
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
www.jobsincare.com/job/jJkFSz1i
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We're looking for someone who:
- is a highly motivated and experienced NHS Digital Approved Auditor with experience in a lead coding role.
- is an experienced Approved Coding Trainer.
- thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving.
- has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and inspire a team.
- is a natural leader with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Job responsibilities
We're looking for someone who:
- is a highly motivated and experienced NHS Digital Approved Auditor with experience in a lead coding role.
- is an experienced Approved Coding Trainer.
- thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving.
- has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and inspire a team.
- is a natural leader with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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