Head of Contract Analytics - Clinical Audit/Clinical Coding Specialist

We want SCW to be a great place to work, where we all feel safe and can be our authentic selves. This means valuing and respecting everyone from all backgrounds and embracing equality, diversity, inclusivity & wellbeing across everything we do. We are committed to listening, learning and improving on our approach to ensure these principles remain at our heart, helping us all to thrive.

The primary aim of the role is to provide SME support to the Clinical Effectiveness team throughout the Clinical Policy Development process as well as providing relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on assurance to internal and external clients during Clinical Policy Challenges.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide leadership for clinical coding review and specialist expertise relating to improvements in coded data and clinical audit processes, working closely with transformation, quality improvement and contracts teams across the CSU analytics functions.
• Deliver services in a consistent and corporate manner aligned to the vision to design and deliver high-quality, cost-effective coding analytics and coding support required by our customers, to meet their strategic and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the development of a long-term strategy for the continuing development of high-quality coding provision and analytics of clinical coding across the CSU and its partners.

SCW is committed to our process of redeployment of at-risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

This role has been assessed against the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa, and we regret to inform you that we will be unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship due to the role not meeting the necessary salary thresholds.

Person specification:

• Patient First - Customer Excellence
• Aspirational
• Collaborative
• Insightful
• Respectful
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.

• In-depth understanding and working knowledge of clinical coding across primary, secondary and tertiary care organisations and experience of linking/utilisation of linked data sets.
• Experience of providing specialist information and insight, particularly relating to clinical coding and clinical audit.
• ACC qualified & evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, individual provider and commissioning organisations and other NHS bodies.
• Experience working in a pressurised environment requiring prioritisation of workloads and negotiation of delivery timescales.
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
• Experience of managing and motivating teams and reviewing staff performance.

• Member of relevant professional body.

• Planning and delivering programmes and projects on time.
• Risk identification, issue anticipation, solution creation, and problem resolution.
• Understanding complex information quickly and decision-making in the absence of clear solutions.
• Effective communication skills for diverse stakeholders, including senior levels.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Autonomous decision-making under tight, changing timelines within financial constraints.
• Understanding national policy implementation.
• Experience managing budgets and financial processes.
• Promotion of equality and good working relationships.
• Experience in project management and service delivery.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, self-motivation, and integrity.
• Openness to change and development.

Our organisation offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with locations adaptable within the NHS SCW estate. Face-to-face meetings and travel may be required occasionally. For further discussion on working arrangements, please contact the recruiting manager.

Applicants should note that the role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the skilled worker visa due to salary thresholds. We are committed to equal opportunities and support diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Successful candidates will undergo digital verification of right to work and identity documents. If unable to provide digital documents, face-to-face verification will be arranged. We value your experience and contributions and will provide the necessary support and training to succeed in your role.