Job summary
Are you an organised and attentive to detail professional with interest in analysing clinical records and applying specific guidelines to select the right codes? Are you tech-savvy and able to navigate clinical systems to help in making a difference in people's lives? Then you might just be the perfect candidate for this role.
Interviews will be held on the 18th of March 2026 at Clifton Court Medical Practice.
Main duties of the job
- Access the SystmOne clinical system and code incoming patient correspondence.
- Read through documents/letters and code the appropriate codes into patient records.
- Triage these and determine if they should be forwarded to GP/other medical professional for action.
About us
Clifton Court Medical Practice is located close to the centre of town and also has close links to the train station.
Within our team we have:
5 GP Partners
2 Salaried GPs
3 Nurse Practitioners
1 Pharmacist and 1 Pharmacist Technician
4 Practice Nurses
3 HCAs/GPAs
Practice Manager and Reception Manager
Quality Improvement Lead
Medical Receptionists and Secretaries
We have around 12,000 patients and are a training practice and so support trainee doctors and medical students on a regular basis.
We get lots of compliments from our patients which is heartening as we all work hard to give the best service we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accurately code clinical data using SNOMED codes, adhering to practice guidelines.
- Review, interpret and code incoming patient correspondence.
- Liaise with clinicians to resolve coding queries.
- Follow specified clinical pathways and processes.
- Enter data into patient records in accordance with QOF and CQC standards.
- Identify and flag discrepancies or missing information.
- File and add relevant data from third-party correspondence into patient records.
- Monitor and action data related tasks within the clinical system.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patients' information.
- Assist with summarising new patient records.
- Ensure coding accuracy and resolve any data issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accurately code clinical data using SNOMED codes, adhering to practice guidelines.
- Review, interpret and code incoming patient correspondence.
- Liaise with clinicians to resolve coding queries.
- Follow specified clinical pathways and processes.
- Enter data into patient records in accordance with QOF and CQC standards.
- Identify and flag discrepancies or missing information.
- File and add relevant data from third-party correspondence into patient records.
- Monitor and action data related tasks within the clinical system.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patients' information.
- Assist with summarising new patient records.
- Ensure coding accuracy and resolve any data issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical coding experience.
- Experience in a GP Practice or healthcare setting.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow specified clinical pathways and processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical coding experience.
- Experience in a GP Practice or healthcare setting.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow specified clinical pathways and processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in using SystmOne.
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.