Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Medical Records Summariser - Crewkerne base (after training)

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Symphony Healthcare Services are looking for a highly organised and accurate Medical Records Summarisers / Administrators to support our clinical and administration teams by ensuring patient records are clearly summarised, well-coded, and safely maintained.

You will begin by supporting multiple practice sites, including Buttercross health centre in Somerton, Hamdon Medical Centre in Stoke-sub-Hamdon and South Petherton Medical Centre(to learn local processes and help standardise record quality), then transition to being fully based at Crewkerne Health Centre, where the role will focus on ongoing summarising work, document workflow, and core administrative support.

We have both full and part time permanent hours available - please state your preference in your application.

The rate of pay is £12.65 - £12.95 per hour and you have the option to join the NHS pension, plus access to many other employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

To review medical records and produce an accurate summary of the patients medical history, within the Practices protocols and agreed timescales.
Enter Read Code Information onto the Practices computer system.
Use medical knowledge to correct mistakes found in existing patient records.
Adhere to and monitor progress of notes summarising against Practice targets, maintaining structure and protocols when recording new information.
Be aware of specific Read Codes and associated records, following Practice protocols for recording, obtaining, and filing patient records as appropriate e.g., child protection.
Assist GPs and other Practice staff with queries relating to medical records.
To participate in audits of data collection standards in the Practice.

About us

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.65 to £12.95 an hour - starting salary will be offered based on previous experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

E0215-MRSSSW02-2026

Job locations

Buttercross Health Centre

Behind Berry

Somerton

Somerset

TA11 7PB

South Petherton Medical Centre

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EG

Crewkerne Health Centre

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX

Hamdon Medical Centre

Matts Lane

Stoke-sub-hamdon

Somerset

TA14 6QE

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English & Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade A*-D/ grade 9 to 3)

Desirable

Qualification in business administration

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Computer literate and good keyboard skills
Excellent organisational skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to transfer accurate information
Work well under pressure
Use own initiative within clear boundaries, seeking advice when necessary
Demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong sense of teamwork
Ability to complete tasks to a high standard with frequent interruptions

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of the NHS/General Practice

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an administrative environment
To be able to follow standard policies and procedures
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of Read Coding
Experience of working in the NHS or similar health care setting
Awareness of clinical systems such as EMIS

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an administrative environment
To be able to follow standard policies and procedures
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of Read Coding
Experience of working in the NHS or similar health care setting
Awareness of clinical systems such as EMIS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

English & Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade A*-D/ grade 9 to 3)

Desirable

Qualification in business administration

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Computer literate and good keyboard skills
Excellent organisational skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to transfer accurate information
Work well under pressure
Use own initiative within clear boundaries, seeking advice when necessary
Demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong sense of teamwork
Ability to complete tasks to a high standard with frequent interruptions

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of the NHS/General Practice

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an administrative environment
To be able to follow standard policies and procedures
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of Read Coding
Experience of working in the NHS or similar health care setting
Awareness of clinical systems such as EMIS

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an administrative environment
To be able to follow standard policies and procedures
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Experience of Read Coding
Experience of working in the NHS or similar health care setting
Awareness of clinical systems such as 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

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

Buttercross Health Centre

Behind Berry

Somerton

Somerset

TA11 7PB

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

Buttercross Health Centre

Behind Berry

Somerton

Somerset

TA11 7PB

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)