Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

Clinical Coder and Administrator

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced clinical coder to join our busy administrative team. You will also be responsible for referrals and may have the opportunity to undertake other clinical administration for the surgery.

Main duties of the job

Medical Coding

  • Summarising medical records accurately and within QOF timescales
  • Coding for the practice ensuring maximum income is achieved
  • Processing workflow accurately from electronic and scanned documents coding procedure, diagnosis and all relevant QOF information, adding diary dates as needed
  • Patient Online access to medical records.
  • To process proxy access
  • To process patients request for historic medical record access

Patient Referrals

  • Ensure that all patient referrals are processed within the required timescales
  • Through the electronic Choose and Book system, identify and select the appropriate service providers for each referral
  • Liaise with patients regarding any referral queries

You may also undertake other clinical admin work such as scanning, administration of patient records, and other ad hoc tasks

About us

Castlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to work with our patients in a lifetime partnership to promote their health and wellbeing.

If you enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery then this opportunity could be tailor made for you! Imagine finishing you working day and being just a few minutes away from the fells, lakes and endless outdoor adventures.

With excellent schools, affordable housing, and a vibrant town full of independent shops, cosy pubs, and great restaurants, Cockermouth is an ideal place for professionals, families and anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.55 an hour starting salary reviewed after 1 year's service

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5229-25-0015

Job locations

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative and clerical support for the practice working within agreed protocols and policies

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide administrative and clerical support for the practice working within agreed protocols and policies

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of clinical coding within a GP surgery

Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of clinical coding within a GP surgery

Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS

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

Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

Address

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Castlegate & Derwent Surgery

Address

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Julie Bates

julie.bates12@nhs.net

01900705750

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.55 an hour starting salary reviewed after 1 year's service

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5229-25-0015

Job locations

Cockermouth Health Centre

Isle Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT


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