Overview

At University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, we are one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts. Our Clinical Coding team is expanding, and we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and forward-thinking Clinical Coding Audit Manager to drive coding quality and data integrity across the Trust. This is a key leadership role within the Clinical Coding team responsible for managing and delivering the Trust's Internal Clinical Coding Audit Programme, including clinical engagement audits and audit validation using the Live Audit Tool, with management and mentoring of trainee auditors as a key part of the role. The work will influence data accuracy, support robust clinical documentation, and contribute to the Trust's performance improvement agenda. You should demonstrate strong communication, organisational and time management skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.

Informal discussions can be arranged with Shirley Priestnall, Head of Information, or with Rinku Sakariya, Senior Improvement Lead.

Contact details provided in the original job advert include mobile numbers and email addresses.

This is a permanent, full-time role with flexible working options, located at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Main duties

The Clinical Coding Quality Assurance function ensures alignment of codified data to National Clinical Coding Standards and Local Policies. It drives improvements to audit, automation, data quality, training, and stakeholder engagement. Accurate recording and coding of clinical activity supports quality assessment of clinical services. As Clinical Coding Audit Manager, you will lead the audit of codified data across the Trust to ensure alignment with standards and policies, manage an ambitious audit programme, and evidence expert understanding of National Clinical Coding Standards and Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) allocation, maintaining Approved Clinical Coding Auditor status.

About us

Our strategy for 2023–2030 focuses on four goals: high-quality care for all, a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do and to compassionate, inclusive leadership and a unified team culture. Our values are: compassionate, proud, inclusive, and one team. This is an exciting moment as we shape the future and enhance the impact of our services.

Details

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Location: University Hospitals of Leicester, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW. Band 7, Agenda for Change, Salary £47,810 to £54,710 per year, Permanent, Full-time with flexible/home or remote working. Reference number: 358-7364981-COR.

Job responsibilities

For information on the role, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Essential): able to demonstrate commitment to dignity and respect for all; compassionate and inclusive leadership in high-quality care.

Training & Qualifications (Essential): NCCQ - Accredited Clinical Coder; NHS Classifications Service audit course; advanced knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, ICD-10 and OPCS-4; first degree in a related healthcare subject or equivalent experience; postgraduate level management qualification or equivalent.

Desirable: A level or equivalent in Biology or related science; medical qualification.

Experience (Essential): at least 3 years coding multiple specialties within an NHS environment; experience with an Encoder and with clinical coding audits and audit report writing.

Communication and Relationship Skills (Essential): excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels; ability to explain complex coding rules; ability to deliver presentations.

Analytical and Judgement Skills (Essential): ability to interpret clinical terminology and assign codes in line with national rules; ability to identify problems and inspire others.

Skills (Essential): advanced IT skills; ability to work with complex data; support budget delivery for non-pay and support services; experience delivering cost improvement projects within own remit.

Planning and Organisation (Essential): highly self-motivated; ability to organise and implement audit programmes; experience in report writing.

Other Requirements (Essential): accuracy and attention to detail; quick learner; ability to work on any site.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: must demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Legal and sponsorship information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS checks.

Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; further information available via the UK Visas and Immigration process. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is provided in the original advert.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Address: Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW. Website: provided in the original advert.