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Glebe Park Surgery

Clinical Coder

The closing date is 14 July 2025

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Job summary

The clinical coder plays a role in ensuring the accurate entry and maintenance of data within patient records.

This position requires a well organised individual with a good knowledge of medical terminology. They must have strong organisation skills and be able to work independently whilst liaising with healthcare professionals where needed. Knowledge of Systmone is advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The primary responsibilities of the role include reviewing, summarising and coding patient information form medical records in both electronic and paper format while adhering to national clinical coding standards and practice protocols.

They will also be responsible for the patient recall system for long term conditions. Proactively identify patients who are due or overdue health checks and reviews ensuring that they are contacted and booked.

About us

We are a small but growing practice with over 6500 patients. Located in the north of the vibrant university city of Lincoln. Currently our administration team is a small group of 5 who work very closely and support each other.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1819-25-0005

Job locations

Glebe Park Medical Practice

Outer Circle Road

Lincoln

LN2 4WA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Coder. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a. Accurately clinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record

b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action

c. Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports

d. Filing and storing records as required

e. Photocopying documentation as required

f. Actioning all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner

g. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Carrying out system searches as requested

j. Lead on coordinating patient recalls for long-term condition reviews

k. Proactively identify patients overdue for health checks or reviews ensuring they are booked appropriately.

l. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

m. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Coder. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a. Accurately clinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record

b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action

c. Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports

d. Filing and storing records as required

e. Photocopying documentation as required

f. Actioning all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner

g. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records

h. Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary

i. Carrying out system searches as requested

j. Lead on coordinating patient recalls for long-term condition reviews

k. Proactively identify patients overdue for health checks or reviews ensuring they are booked appropriately.

l. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

m. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with working with General Public

Desirable

  • Experience of Administrative Duties
  • Experience in coding
  • Experience in working in Primary Care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with working with General Public

Desirable

  • Experience of Administrative Duties
  • Experience in coding
  • Experience in working in Primary Care

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

Glebe Park Surgery

Address

Glebe Park Medical Practice

Outer Circle Road

Lincoln

LN2 4WA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Glebe Park Surgery

Address

Glebe Park Medical Practice

Outer Circle Road

Lincoln

LN2 4WA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Debbie Brennan

d.brennan@nhs.net

01522530633

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1819-25-0005

Job locations

Glebe Park Medical Practice

Outer Circle Road

Lincoln

LN2 4WA


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