Clinical Coding Audit Manager

Overview

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Coding Audit Manager to lead the Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation using the Live Audit Tool, and to mentor trainee auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective audit of all codified data output across the Trust to ensure alignment with National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Clinical Coding Policies.
• Manage and deliver the Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation.
• Manage and mentor trainee auditors.
• Drive improvements in data quality, documentation, and performance metrics.
• Engage with stakeholders and support the Trust’s performance improvement agenda.

Qualifications and Skills

• Accredited Clinical Coding Auditor status (essential).
• Expert grasp of National Clinical Coding Standards and Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) allocation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills; ability to work under pressure.

Strategy and Values

Our strategy and values include four primary goals: high-quality care for all; a great place to work; partnerships for impact; and research and education excellence, with a commitment to health equality.

Contact

For informal discussions, contact Shirley Priestnall, Head of Information (Mobile: 07949 256594, Email: shirley.priestnall@uhl-tr.nhs.uk) and Rinku Sakariya, Senior Improvement Lead (Mobile: 07791 627133, Email: rinku.sakariya@nhs.net).

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