Clinical Coding Specialty Lead
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 5AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9193-25-0970 |
Summary
Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:Head of Clinical Coding ServicesClinical Coding Service ManagersClinical Coding Team LeadersAll members of the Clinical Coding teamConsultants and other clinical & non staff ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Management and Support of the Clinical Coding Department:Line Management: Lead and manage clinical coding staff within the department, ensuring efficient operation and delivery of strategic objectives.Training and Development: Assist in developing and implementing training programs to improve the quality and accuracy of clinical coding.Audits and Quality Assurance: Participate in conducting internal and external audits, performing quality checks on clinical coding data.Clinical Coding: Code clinical data to a high standard and work closely with consultants and clinicians to resolve coding-related issues.Appraisals: Conduct staff appraisals in line with the Trusts appraisal system, providing feedback and guidance for professional development.Staff Relations and Discipline: Maintain positive staff relations and discipline within the department, following Trust policies and procedures.Leave and Sickness Management: Oversee and maintain records of annual leave and sickness for clinical coding staff, as requested by the Head of Department. Clinical Coding Speciality LeadsFinancial and Physical Resources:Time Sheet Authorisation: Authorise agency staff time sheets when required.Resource Accountability: Take responsibility for equipment and resources within the department, reporting any issues to the Head of Department.Stationery and Supplies: Manage office supplies and stationery, using appropriate budget codes and adhering to Trust policies.Training Budget: Hold and manage the delegated budget for clinical coding training as required by the Head of Clinical Coding. Meeting Deadlines for Clinical Coding:Staff Coverage: Ensure efficient processes and manage workloads to maintain staff coverage across the Trust, ensuring local, national, and contractual deadlines for clinical coding are met.Performance Reporting: Regularly update management on the performance and status of uncoded cases, providing proactive solutions.IT Issues Management: Manage IT issues and downtime procedures to resolve them within set deadlines, escalating to management as needed.Knowledge of National Policies: Stay informed on national policy changes, particularly those affecting Secondary User Services (SUS) deadlines. Enhancing Accuracy and Engagement:Audit Assurance: Support the Audit Assurance Program, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are ready for sign-off and distribution.Clinician Engagement: Facilitate a programme for clinicians to validate data, ensuring compliance with national clinical coding standards.Quality Checks: Perform routine quality checks and reviews to ensure high-quality clinical coding and resolve any issues identified.Collaboration: Engage with clinicians and other departments (e.g., IT and Finance) to improve coding processes and resolve issues.Process Improvement: Promote a cohesive team environment, encouraging innovation and service improvement within the clinical coding function. Policy and Service Development:Policy Implementation: Implement national clinical coding policies and develop Trust-specific policies.Complex Query Resolution: Resolve complicated coding queries in collaboration with clinicians and coders, understanding the impact on Trust data and finances.Standards Update: Ensure updates to UK National Clinical Coding Standards are interpreted and implemented correctly.Policy Manual Maintenance: Help maintain the Clinical Coding Policy and Procedures manual, ensuring version control.Standards Register: Establish and maintain a Trust-wide clinical coding standards register to ensure consistency in coding decisions.