Medical Summariser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Role The Medical Summariser will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, up-to-date, and clinically relevant patient records within a paper-light, digital-first practice environment. This position involves reviewing, summarising, and Read-coding patient medical records, supporting GPs with correspondence management, and contributing to the smooth running of administrative and clinical systems. The post-holder will work independently and collaboratively, strictly adhering to practice protocols and safeguarding procedures.

Key Responsibilities Medical Records Summarising

Review patient medical records and produce accurate summaries of medical history

Identify clinically significant information, including high-risk or safeguarding issues, and refer appropriately to clinical staff

Read-code relevant information into the practice clinical system in line with practice protocols

Reorganise and prepare records for summarising, including filing and retrieving paperwork

Administrative Support - Manage incoming correspondence, including hospital letters, patient communications, and reports - Monitor patient call and recall systems - Support the administrative team with workflow management to ensure timely completion of tasks

Quality Assurance and Monitoring - Maintain high standards of accuracy and data integrity - Monitor progress of notes summarising against practice targets - Identify areas for improvement in administrative processes and contribute to solutions

Skills and Competencies

Previous experience in medical summarising, clinical administration, or healthcare support

Strong computer literacy and proficiency in practice management systems

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently

Effective communication skills, with a professional and courteous approach to colleagues and patients

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge of safeguarding principles and confidentiality in healthcare

Person Specification

Self-motivated and proactive, able to prioritise tasks effectively

Forward-thinking, with an interest in process improvement and digital systems

Reliable, conscientious, and committed to providing high-quality work

Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands

Training and Development

Induction into the practices summarising protocols and clinical systems

Ongoing opportunities for professional development, including coding, record management, and administrative skills

Safeguarding and Confidentiality

This post involves access to sensitive patient information. The post-holder must maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Must adhere to all safeguarding policies and NHS regulations

Terms and Conditions

Fixed-term contract covering maternity leave (12 months)

30 hours per week, flexible working arrangements may be considered

Salary dependent on experience

Subject to satisfactory references and DBS check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in medical summarising or clinical/medical administration,
• excellent computer literacy and proficiency in clinical systems, especially systmone, strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently,
• good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection in a healthcare setting and awareness of safeguarding principles and ability to identify concerns.

Desirable

• Experience with Read-coding medical records
• Understanding of NHS administrative processes, including patient call and recall systems
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development in medical summarising

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cutlers Hill Surgery

Address

Bungay Road

Halesworth

Suffolk

IP19 8SG

Employer's website

https://www.cutlershillsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)