Collingwood Health Group

Workflow Administration Clerk

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

This is a temporary position on a fixed term contract.

This position forms part of the Document Management Team and is primarily based at the Collingwood site. However, the post holder may be required to work at other organisational sites as necessary to meet service needs.

The post holder will be responsible for accurately coding and recording relevant clinical and administrative information into patients electronic healthcare records using the SystmOne (S1) clinical system, in accordance with the organisations Correspondence Management Policy and data quality standards.

In addition to core coding responsibilities, the post holder will provide administrative support to the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of services. The role also involves supporting the management team in promoting the organisations key values and priorities, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I), Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF), Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI), Confidentiality, Collaborative Working, Service Delivery, and Learning and Development.

The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as directed by the management team.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for accurately processing, coding, and maintaining patient clinical information within the S1 system and healthcare records. Duties include handling and actioning correspondence, scanning and attaching documents, inputting and extracting data for reports, and supporting clinical staff with general administrative tasks. The role also involves performing system searches, and ensuring the workspace remains organised. A strong understanding of QoF and the importance of accurate data recording is essential.

About us

Collingwood Health Group is a progressive, patient-focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care services. We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and are committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff.

Serving a patient population of approximately 24,500 across four sites, we are a well-established, forward-thinking practice providing care to diverse communities. Our scale and multi-site presence enable us to offer a dynamic and resilient approach to service delivery.

Our organisation is led by a team of 10 dedicated GP Partners and supported by a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that includes Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, a Community Practitioner, Physician Associate, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants, and a Phlebotomist. We are also fortunate to have an integrated pharmacy team comprising Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, who contribute significantly to the safe and effective management of prescribing and medication use.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3676-25-0016

Job locations

Collingwood Surgery

Hawkeys Lane

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 0SF


Shields Health Hub

Hawkeys Lane

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 0SF


Jubilee Park Surgery

Cecil Street

North Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE29 0DZ


New York Surgery

Brookland Terrace

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 8EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Accurately read and extract clinical information, subsequently coding this data on S1 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. Photocopying documentation as required.

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

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

g. Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Answering incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

i. Carrying out system searches as requested.

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

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

Have a good awareness of QoF and the importance of accurate information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

a. Accurately read and extract clinical information, subsequently coding this data on S1 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. Photocopying documentation as required.

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

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

g. Inputting data into patients healthcare records as necessary

h. Answering incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately

i. Carrying out system searches as requested.

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

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

Have a good awareness of QoF and the importance of accurate information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with S1 clinical system
  • Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a general practice setting
  • Experience in Safeguarding polices and processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Mathematics and English

Desirable

  • National Clinical Coding Qualification
  • AMSPAR Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with S1 clinical system
  • Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a general practice setting
  • Experience in Safeguarding polices and processes

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Mathematics and English

Desirable

  • National Clinical Coding Qualification
  • AMSPAR Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social 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

Collingwood Health Group

Address

Collingwood Surgery

Hawkeys Lane

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 0SF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Collingwood Health Group

Address

Collingwood Surgery

Hawkeys Lane

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 0SF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Practice Manager

Tracy Hill

tracy.hill6@nhs.net

01912269908

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3676-25-0016

Job locations

Collingwood Surgery

Hawkeys Lane

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 0SF


Shields Health Hub

Hawkeys Lane

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 0SF


Jubilee Park Surgery

Cecil Street

North Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE29 0DZ


New York Surgery

Brookland Terrace

North Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE29 8EA


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