Coding Team Leader - Bangor, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Bangor, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our coding team at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

We are looking for a Clinical Coding Team Leader to assist with the supervision of the clinical coding team based at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

If you are an experienced Clinical Coder with ACC Accreditation looking to take the next step in your career we would like to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Line manages a Clinical Coding Teams to ensure coding is completed to strict monthly deadlines and to set data quality standards.
To provide training and mentoring of all new clinical coders, through provision of training, and mentoring.
Act as a lead and specialist advisor specialty advanced Clinical Coder within the Clinical Coding Team
Be a link to the Services ensuring that clinical coder/clinical engagement is effective. Work to develop relationships with Divisional Stakeholders.
Deputise for the Clinical Coding Site Lead when required.
Undertake internal clinical coding audits and feedback results to the team.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

The post holder should hold the NCCQ and have experience of coding a wide range of specialties, have a flexible approach to work, be able to manage workload and work as part of a team to tight deadlines.

The post holder will assist the Coding Site Lead at Ysbyty Gwynedd as directed to include issues associated with clinical coding, including the achievement of targets with respect to timeliness, completeness, accuracy of coding within deadlines as well as supporting with auditing and training.

The post will require a highly motivated individual, with the ability to motivate and influence others through excellent communication skills.

They should also have the ability and confidence to suggest and implement ideas to improve departmental efficiency and performance.