Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Clinical Coding Auditor
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Clinical Coding Auditor
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Clinical Coding Training and Audit Team as a Clinical Coding Auditor.
This post is open to those who wish to start a career as a Clinical Coding Auditor as well as those who may already hold NHS England Approved Clinical Coding Auditor Status.
Responsibilities
The post holder will work with our Senior Clinical Coding Auditor, working with our Clinical Coding Data Analytics system as well as performing individual and specialty-based structured audits. You will also work closely with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Clinical Coding Trainers, Management teams, and Clinical Teams to improve Data Quality and the accuracy of Clinically Coded Data.
We will support the successful candidates to work towards achieving NHS England Approved Auditor Status.
- Utilise the clinical coding department's data analytics software tool to drive improvements in the quality of coded data produced by the clinical coding department.
- Liaise with clinicians and trust management to ensure high standards of documentation are maintained and improved where necessary with the aid of the data analytics tool, consequently ensuring data quality is maximised for all specialties within the Trust.
- Undertake monthly checks of specific data to ensure that the clinical coding department is producing consistently robust high-quality data.
- Undertake targeted clinical coding audits for all specialties across the Trust and clinical coders within the department. Ensuring that the clinical coded data conforms to current clinical coding national standards.
- Provide feedback on coding errors and flag poor practice both in coding and documentation standards. Working closely with the Senior Clinical Coding Auditor, Senior Clinical Coding Trainer, and the wider Clinical Coding management team.
- Liaise with clinical coders, clinicians, and managers, to enhance the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding.
- Provide advice to the coding staff on coding matters, help monitor and respond to coding query emails sent to a designated email inbox.
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About Us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
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Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Flexible Working
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining Us Includes a Comprehensive Benefits Package
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits.
- Blue Light card eligibility.
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Ryan Porter
- Job Title: Senior Clinical Coding Auditor
- Email Address: ryan.porter3@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 077 08510385
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