Band 8a - Clinical Coding Quality Assurance Lead , Clinical Coding

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.

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.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vidya Palaninathan Job title: Head of Clinical Coding Services Email address: [email protected]