PbR Specialist

A Midlands based CSU is currently looking for a PbR Specialist to assist with the analysis of Commissioning and Payment 'Challenge' Opportunities by the application of NHS Payment by Results (PbR) Guidance 2013/14.

Ideally we are looking for candidates with the following:
* Experience of working within a hospital contracting/finance department for a minimum two years
* A comprehensive understanding of the NHS payment mechanism. Payment by Results and currencies/tariffs utilised to support PbR 2013/14 and awareness of the direction of travel by referencing previous PbR guidance
* An understanding of NHS guidance on the 'rules of engagement' as expressed with the NHS guidance Code of Conduct for Payment by Results 2013/14
* An appreciation of patient pathways (and Best Practice Tariffs) to maximise potential efficiency gains alluded to in national guidance.
* A working knowledge and understanding of a Price Activity Matrix (PAM) and Service Level Agreement (SLAM) reports.
* A working knowledge of non-PbR payment mechanisms and contractual structures.
* An appreciation of HRG coding (OPCs & ICD coding) and their impact on Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) codes.
* An awareness of the NHS consultation programme regarding PbR National Tariff 2014/15: An Engagement Document
* An awareness of organisational commissioning responsibilities with reference to CCGs, NHS England and Public Health (via the Local Authority)

Please apply online now for immediate consideration

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