Cumberland House Surgery

Clinical Coder/Summariser

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

Cumberland House Surgery are looking for a friendly, hardworking, and enthusiastic Clinical Coder/Summariserto join our administrative team.

TheClinical Coder/Summariseris primarily responsible for ensuring that all external and internal patient correspondence is acted upon at the appropriate level and accurately coded in the patients medical record.

The role includes:

  • Familiarity with DOCMAN and EMIS Web clinical software.
  • Ensuring that all incoming patient correspondence is scanned, acted upon and correctly coded to ensure the integrity of patient records.

Accurately summarise patient records.

Experience in medical terminology and clinical coding is desirable.

All work must be carried out with strict adherence to patient confidentiality protocols.

This job description may change in the light of developments within the role and/or within the practice, national policies or personnel factors and will then be subject to amendments in consultation with the post-holder.

Role subject to DBS check.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Responsible for coding of relevant information to the patients electronic healthcare records.

Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis, procedure, information into the patients records. Ensure that follow-up actions, tests are brought to the attention of the relevant staff.

Scan patient-related documents onto their medical records using codes as agreed by the clinical team.

Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto the patient record.

Ensure all QOF related data is captured.

Ensure that all clinical codes are current.

Ensure that patient medical problems are grouped and combined appropriate so that the medical records are always tidy.

Follow practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.

Correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding records are amended accurately.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity for aClinical Coder/Summariserto join Cumberland House Practice.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, good attention to detail, and a desire to contribute towards making Cumberland House Practice, the best is can possibly be, for its patients and staff.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,852.66 to £27,375.07 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4744-26-0000

Job locations

Waters Green Medical Centre

Sunderland Street

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK11 6JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Responsible for coding of relevant information to the patients electronic healthcare records.

Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis, procedure, information into the patients records. Ensure that follow-up actions, tests are brought to the attention of the relevant staff.

Scan patient-related documents onto their medical records using codes as agreed by the clinical team.

Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto the patient record.

Ensure all QOF related data is captured.

Ensure that all clinical codes are current.

Ensure that patient medical problems are grouped and combined appropriate so that the medical records are always tidy.

Follow practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.

Correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding records are amended accurately.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. The candidate would be expected to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as agreed with the practice.

On occasion you will be required to help with reception duties this will include, answering the telephone and always dealing with appointment requests and any other patient query in a courteous manner. You may be required to work in the reception office dealing with patients and other visitors to the surgery.

To participate in the administrative responsibilities of the practice team:

Ensure accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computer records.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patients health care and registration within the practice.

Ensure the collection and maintenance of accurate statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Assisting in the formulating and strategy of practice policy.

Record accurately and adhere to the system for repeat prescription policy and refer where appropriate to the GP.

Edit and summarise notes when prompted to do so and use recognised codes to record information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Responsible for coding of relevant information to the patients electronic healthcare records.

Read all incoming correspondence to the practice, accurately coding the relevant diagnosis, procedure, information into the patients records. Ensure that follow-up actions, tests are brought to the attention of the relevant staff.

Scan patient-related documents onto their medical records using codes as agreed by the clinical team.

Ensure incoming letters are scanned onto the patient record.

Ensure all QOF related data is captured.

Ensure that all clinical codes are current.

Ensure that patient medical problems are grouped and combined appropriate so that the medical records are always tidy.

Follow practice protocols to ensure consistent and high-quality care is provided to our patients.

Correct errors in filing and ensure corresponding records are amended accurately.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. The candidate would be expected to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as agreed with the practice.

On occasion you will be required to help with reception duties this will include, answering the telephone and always dealing with appointment requests and any other patient query in a courteous manner. You may be required to work in the reception office dealing with patients and other visitors to the surgery.

To participate in the administrative responsibilities of the practice team:

Ensure accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computer records.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patients health care and registration within the practice.

Ensure the collection and maintenance of accurate statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports.

Attend and participate in meetings as required.

Assisting in the formulating and strategy of practice policy.

Record accurately and adhere to the system for repeat prescription policy and refer where appropriate to the GP.

Edit and summarise notes when prompted to do so and use recognised codes to record information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure. Able to work in a changing environment. Able to use own initiative. Attention to detail. Adhere to protocols, policies and procedures. Ability to work with people at all levels.

Desirable

  • GP Practice experience.
  • Medical terminology training

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Math's Grade A to C
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure. Able to work in a changing environment. Able to use own initiative. Attention to detail. Adhere to protocols, policies and procedures. Ability to work with people at all levels.

Desirable

  • GP Practice experience.
  • Medical terminology training

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Math's Grade A to C

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

Cumberland House Surgery

Address

Waters Green Medical Centre

Sunderland Street

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK11 6JL


Employer's website

https://www.macclesfieldprimarycarenetwork.co.uk/macclesfield-gp-practices/cumberland-house-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cumberland House Surgery

Address

Waters Green Medical Centre

Sunderland Street

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK11 6JL


Employer's website

https://www.macclesfieldprimarycarenetwork.co.uk/macclesfield-gp-practices/cumberland-house-surgery/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant practice manager

Jenny Hall

jenny.hall21@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,852.66 to £27,375.07 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4744-26-0000

Job locations

Waters Green Medical Centre

Sunderland Street

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK11 6JL


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