Locum Clinical Coding and Data Quality Supervisor

Position: Clinical Coding and Data Quality Supervisor Employment Type: Contract (3 Months Initial, Extension Potential) Location: Remote / Work from Home (Croydon Healthcare Services) Role Summary Lead clinical coding operations and data quality initiatives while directly translating complex medical records into standardized coding formats (ICD-10 and OPCS-4). This position balances high-level supervision-mentoring staff, managing PDRs, and resolving complex coding queries-with hands-on extraction and auditing. You will work closely with departmental leadership to align coding accuracy with Trust Business Plans, SUS PbR processes, and national Data Security and Protection (DSP) standards. Core Responsibilities Team Supervision and Development: Mentor Clinical Coders and Data Quality Officers, oversee annual Performance Developmental Reviews (PDRs), set individual objectives, and establish structured personal development plans. Coding Execution and Accuracy: Extract and translate clinical information from physical notes, electronic discharge summaries, and Trust systems into accurate ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes in compliance with national standards. Data Quality and Audit Support: Assist the Audit Manager with comprehensive coding audits, Information Governance/DSP toolkit compliance, and resolving data quality issues flagged via dashboards, data warehouses, or support tickets. Outpatient and Specialty Engagement: Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to optimize ..... full job details .....