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Location

Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Clinical Coding Team. As Head of Coding, the post holder will be responsible for leading and developing the Clinical Coding Service across the Trust

The post is responsible for leading and developing the Clinical Coding Service across the Trust to maximise Trust income under Payment by Result (PbR) and in support the Trust in delivering its clinical and business objectives. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely coding of all patient treatment where income can be claimed under the PbR regime.

The post-holder will be expected to work with a high degree of professional confidence and autonomy and will be an integral part of the leadership and management team within the Finance Directorate to deliver outstanding service.

The post holder will be expected to identify and advance ways in which the Trust can better collect and utilise clinical information to meet its objectives and develop its business.

The post holder will be expected to lead Trust-wide and site-wide projects and initiatives as directed by the Assistant Director of Business Intelligence and the Deputy Director of Finance.

The post holder will lead on PbR assurance and will supporter the Trust’s information and clinical governance requirements.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Friday 15 Mar 2024

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