Clinical Administrator

Coleridge Medical Centre

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Job summary

Coleridge Medical Centre is seeking a dynamic Clinical Administrator to join our friendly practice for 37 hours a week on a 12 month maternity contract. The successful candidate will provide support to both the clinical and administration teams to ensure a robust and efficient system in managing patient care.

Start date: April 2024 (TBC)

**Please note, Coleridge Medical Centre reserves the right to close this job listing earlier than the closing date if there are sufficient applications.**

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the summarising and read coding of information into the patient's electronic healthcare records on the practice's clinical system.

When completing your application, please give examples to support any statements made about how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.

About us

At Coleridge Medical Centre, we look after approximately 16,000 patients.We strive to fulfil the practice values of APPROACHABILITY, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION and RESPECT in all aspects of the practice, both with our patients and ourselves.

When working at Coleridge Medical Centre, all staff are offered a generous annual leave allowance, inclusion in the NHS pension scheme, and various wellbeing throughout the year. These wellbeing initiatives include:

  • staff social events, including our annual summer and winter parties
  • weekly fruit box
  • outside seating area for break times
  • a group run by staff, dedicated to staff wellbeing, education, and training
  • a member of staff overseeing staff wellbeing and trained in Mental Health First Aid
  • one-to-one wellbeing conversations
  • annual staff wellbeing survey
  • regular sweet treats baked by our team

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1946-24-0003

Job locations

Canaan Way

Ottery St. Mary

Devon

EX11 1EQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

  • Reviewing records and accurately producing a summary and/or problem list of the patients medical history.
  • Accurately read-coding data on SystmOne into the patient record.
  • Review and process GP2GP transfers and integrate within SystmOne.
  • Reviewing progress of summarising ensuring practice targets are achieved.
  • Supporting the practice with administrative tasks to meet Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services targets.
  • Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed actions.
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
  • Undertake other work as directed in connection with data collection and read coding.
  • Undertake background work for the completion of medical reports.
  • Word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
  • Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, other team members and associated agencies and providers.
  • Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
  • Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.
  • Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary.
  • Complete other admin tasks as required.
  • Comply with infection control procedures and policies.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.
  • Review and update admin policies, as required, in conjunction with the Assistant Practice Manager.
  • Partake in audits as directed by the audit lead.
  • Comply with practice protocols and policies.
  • Participate in the legal, regulatory, administrative, and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
  • Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
  • Assist in the formulation or practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

  • Reviewing records and accurately producing a summary and/or problem list of the patients medical history.
  • Accurately read-coding data on SystmOne into the patient record.
  • Review and process GP2GP transfers and integrate within SystmOne.
  • Reviewing progress of summarising ensuring practice targets are achieved.
  • Supporting the practice with administrative tasks to meet Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services targets.
  • Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed actions.
  • Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
  • Undertake other work as directed in connection with data collection and read coding.
  • Undertake background work for the completion of medical reports.
  • Word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning.
  • Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, other team members and associated agencies and providers.
  • Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
  • Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.
  • Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary.
  • Complete other admin tasks as required.
  • Comply with infection control procedures and policies.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times.
  • Review and update admin policies, as required, in conjunction with the Assistant Practice Manager.
  • Partake in audits as directed by the audit lead.
  • Comply with practice protocols and policies.
  • Participate in the legal, regulatory, administrative, and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
  • Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
  • Assist in the formulation or practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administrative duties

Desirable

  • Clinical background
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Effective planning and organisation skills
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • SystmOne user skills
  • Understanding of clinical coding
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

  • GCSE Mathematics and English (C or above)
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of administrative duties

Desirable

  • Clinical background
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Effective planning and organisation skills
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

  • SystmOne user skills
  • Understanding of clinical coding

Employer details

Employer name

Coleridge Medical Centre

Address

Canaan Way

Ottery St. Mary

Devon

EX11 1EQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Coleridge Medical Centre

Address

Canaan Way

Ottery St. Mary

Devon

EX11 1EQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Wellbeing & Management Support Officer

Katie Draper

katie.draper1@nhs.net

01404814447

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1946-24-0003

Job locations

Canaan Way

Ottery St. Mary

Devon

EX11 1EQ


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