Clinical Coding Auditor – Financial Assurance and Data Quality Lead

Clinical Coding Auditor – Financial Assurance and Data Quality Lead Overview

Join University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Coding Auditor, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the accuracy of clinical coding and ensuring data quality across various specialties. This position is part of the Data Assurance Unit, which is dedicated to providing financial and data quality assurance.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expert assurance on clinical coding accuracy and data quality.
• Identify, analyze, and escalate material financial and data quality risks.
• Plan and deliver a structured program of financial and data quality audits across various activities, including outpatient and emergency department data.
• Produce reports and assurance summaries with actionable recommendations.
• Act as the Data Quality Lead, managing the Data Quality team.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the Data Assurance Unit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) and Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status.
• Essential: Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Essential: Significant post-qualification experience in clinical coding across a broad range of specialties.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience in financial or data quality audits related to clinical coding.
• Essential: Experience in leading or managing staff.
• Essential: Strong written and verbal communication skills for assurance reporting.
• Essential: Ability to undertake a minimum of 150 hours of clinical coding per annum to maintain professional competence.

Benefits

• Salary between £49,387 and £56,515 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time hours.
• Flexible working options available.
• Consideration for relocation expenses in line with Trust policies.
• A supportive environment that emphasizes professional development and career progression.

This role is based at University Hospitals Dorset, with opportunities for cross-site and hybrid working. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Clinical Coding Auditor, we encourage you to apply.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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