Marsden Road Health Centre

Medical Summariser and Patient Administration Support

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

Marsden Medical Group is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, friendly, and professional individual to join our team in a permanent 30 hour role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, patient focused environment and wants to be part of a supportive, welcoming team.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive approach to teamwork. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the practice and helping us continue to provide outstanding care to our 22,500 plus patients across our two sites.

This role offers stability, variety, and the chance utilise your skills within a caring and forwardthinking GP practice. The role is 30 hrs per week, equally split over five days, Monday - Friday.

Main duties of the job

  • We'd love to hear from you if you are:

    • Professional, approachable, and reliable
    • Confident using Emis Web
    • Able to multitask and stay calm under pressure
    • Passionate about delivering excellent service
    • A team player who enjoys being part of a positive workplace

    Key Responsibilities

  • Review patient medical records and produce accurate, concise summaries of their medical history.
  • Accurately code relevant clinical information into patient electronic health records using EMIS Web, incorporating both GP2GP transfers and paper records.
  • Apply SNOMED coding standards to ensure consistent and highquality data entry within the clinical system.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, demonstrating respect for patient privacy and adhering to data protection requirements.
  • Provide administrative support to the wider team, including cover for colleagues during periods of absence when required.
  • Foster effective communication within the team, contributing to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

About us

What We Offer

  • A warm, friendly, and supportive team culture
  • Full induction and ongoing training relevant to role
  • A caring workplace where staff look out for each other
  • Daily staffroom catchups where the team relaxes together and yeswe love cake!

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro rata to WTE (37.5hrs per week) Agenda for Change band 2

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3186-26-0226

Job locations

Wawn Street Surgery

Wawn Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 4DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history.

To be responsible for the coding of relevant information into patients electronic medical records on EMIS web clinic system via EMIS Web and Paper Medical Record.

Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patient's medical history.

Coding (Snomed) the information into the practice clinical system.

To maintain confidentiality at all times, to respect patients privacy and act appropriately in the performance of the duties outlined in this post.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Summariser may be requested to;

Support other admin staff providing cover for absences.

The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history.

To be responsible for the coding of relevant information into patients electronic medical records on EMIS web clinic system via EMIS Web and Paper Medical Record.

Reviewing medical records and producing an accurate summary of the patient's medical history.

Coding (Snomed) the information into the practice clinical system.

To maintain confidentiality at all times, to respect patients privacy and act appropriately in the performance of the duties outlined in this post.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Medical Summariser may be requested to;

Support other admin staff providing cover for absences.

The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE A - C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Worked as medical summariser or has expereincing in coding of clinical letters

Desirable

  • Worked in GP/Hospital administration environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE A - C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Worked as medical summariser or has expereincing in coding of clinical letters

Desirable

  • Worked in GP/Hospital administration environment

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

Marsden Road Health Centre

Address

Wawn Street Surgery

Wawn Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 4DX


Employer's website

https://marsdenhc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marsden Road Health Centre

Address

Wawn Street Surgery

Wawn Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 4DX


Employer's website

https://marsdenhc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Group Practice Manager

Nadine Farrow

01914068111

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro rata to WTE (37.5hrs per week) Agenda for Change band 2

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3186-26-0226

Job locations

Wawn Street Surgery

Wawn Street

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE33 4DX


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