Clinical Coder
Hours: 18 - 30 hours per week
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Coder to join our busy medium-sized GP practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately coding and summarising patient medical records using recognised clinical coding standards. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and completeness of patient data, supporting safe patient care, clinical governance, and practice performance.
The post is office-based and requires close collaboration with GPs, clinicians, and the wider practice team.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately code patient consultations, correspondence, and clinical information using SNOMED CT and other approved coding standards.
- Summarise new patient medical records in accordance with practice policies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic patient records.
- Review incoming hospital letters and clinical correspondence, ensuring relevant information is coded appropriately.
- Identify and resolve data quality issues within the clinical system.
- Support Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and enhanced service requirements through accurate coding.
- Liaise with GPs and clinical staff to clarify coding queries where necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, NHS information governance, and practice policies.
- Assist with clinical audits and data searches as required.
- Keep knowledge of clinical coding standards up to date through ongoing training.
Person SpecificationEssential Skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy and confidence using clinical systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience as a Clinical Coder or Medical Summariser within General Practice.
- Knowledge of SNOMED CT clinical coding and medical abberviations.
- Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS Web or SystmOne.
- Understanding of NHS primary care, QOF, and enhanced services.
- Experience handling confidential patient information in accordance with GDPR and NHS information governance requirements.
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity for continued professional development and training.
- NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual leave entitlement in line with NHS/practice policies.
Equality and Diversity
Our practice is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Work Location: In person
