Job summary
We do not offer sponsorship. Clinical Coder General Practice
Are you an organised, detail focused person with experience in clinical coding? Our busy but friendly GP practice is looking for someone just like you to help keep our patient records accurate and up to date.
You will play an important role in making sure our patients care is recorded correctly, helping us deliver the best service possible for our local community.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in clinical coding and GP practice experience is essential.
- Good understanding of medical terms.
- Careful and methodical approach to work.
- Friendly, team focused attitude.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Code medical records accurately using SNOMED CT.
- Work with doctors and admin staff to keep patient information clear and consistent.
- Help us meet NHS requirements and support important services like QOF.
- Spot opportunities to improve our data and record keeping.
About us
Northgate Medical Practice is an established GP training practice, committed to delivering high quality, patient centred primary care. Our team provides a wide range of general medical services, alongside education and development opportunities for medical students and trainee doctors.
We operate a Clinical Services Department which manages and delivers a variety of specialist clinics, including:
- ENT
- Audiology
- Ophthalmology
- Minor Surgery
- WET AMD services
- Gynaecology
- Dermatology
This integrated approach allows us to provide accessible, efficient, and comprehensive healthcare services within a primary care setting, ensuring continuity of care for our patients while supporting the wider healthcare system.
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay depending on experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position Title: Clinical Coder
Reports To: Operations & HR Manager
Location: Northgate Medical Practice
Hours: 08:00 16:30, Monday to Friday
Role
Overview
The Clinical Coder will be
responsible for accurately recording, coding, and maintaining clinical data to
support the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with practice
standards. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and effective
collaboration with both clinical and administrative staff to ensure that
patient records are complete, consistent, and correctly coded.
Key
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter SNOMED CT codes into patient medical records, ensuring the
correct and most relevant codes are used.
- Ensure all coding complies with practice
standards, contractual requirements, and practice policies.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff to
clarify information and resolve coding discrepancies.
- Maintain patient records in line with
confidentiality, GDPR, and data protection requirements.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and data
validation by providing accurate coded information.
- Support the practice in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
and other performance targets.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of
data quality across the practice.
Person
Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in clinical coding or
medical records management.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of
accuracy.
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and
data protection regulations.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise
tasks, and manage workload effectively.
- Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Docman and EMIS.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge and practical use of SNOMED CT codes.
- Experience working within a primary care environment.
- Understanding of QOF and practice reporting
requirements.
- Relevant coding qualification or formal
training.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Key
Attributes
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high
standards.
- Methodical and detail-oriented in approach.
- Strong communication and problem-solving
skills.
- Committed to accuracy, quality, and patient
safety.
- Adaptable and supportive team player
Job description
Job responsibilities
Position Title: Clinical Coder
Reports To: Operations & HR Manager
Location: Northgate Medical Practice
Hours: 08:00 16:30, Monday to Friday
Role
Overview
The Clinical Coder will be
responsible for accurately recording, coding, and maintaining clinical data to
support the delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with practice
standards. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and effective
collaboration with both clinical and administrative staff to ensure that
patient records are complete, consistent, and correctly coded.
Key
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter SNOMED CT codes into patient medical records, ensuring the
correct and most relevant codes are used.
- Ensure all coding complies with practice
standards, contractual requirements, and practice policies.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff to
clarify information and resolve coding discrepancies.
- Maintain patient records in line with
confidentiality, GDPR, and data protection requirements.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and data
validation by providing accurate coded information.
- Support the practice in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
and other performance targets.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of
data quality across the practice.
Person
Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in clinical coding or
medical records management.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of
accuracy.
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and
data protection regulations.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise
tasks, and manage workload effectively.
- Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Docman and EMIS.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge and practical use of SNOMED CT codes.
- Experience working within a primary care environment.
- Understanding of QOF and practice reporting
requirements.
- Relevant coding qualification or formal
training.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Key
Attributes
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high
standards.
- Methodical and detail-oriented in approach.
- Strong communication and problem-solving
skills.
- Committed to accuracy, quality, and patient
safety.
- Adaptable and supportive team player
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.