Clinical Coder

Position Overview

This role is based in Clevedon, North Somerset at a GP surgery that is part of a larger network spanning North Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. The position is full-time involving 40 hours weekly, scheduled Monday to Wednesday, plus Thursday and Friday with staggered start and finish times, each day including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The hourly pay rate is £12.90, which equates to a full-time annual salary of £26,832.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Coder, you will work closely within a well-established group of nine coders managing the classification of approximately 400 clinical documents daily, including letters, discharge summaries, and test outcomes. Your main task is to accurately assign the appropriate medical codes in accordance with our coding protocols, ensuring any matters requiring clinical judgement are referred appropriately. The role demands outstanding organizational skills and a methodical approach.

Training and Support

New team members benefit from a comprehensive induction period including health and safety orientation and system familiarization during the initial two weeks. Gradual engagement with document coding begins by the end of the first month, with full confidence expected to develop over approximately six months. Support mechanisms such as a buddy system with an experienced coder and routine quality checks are in place to facilitate learning and integration.

Candidate Requirements

The role welcomes those with a background in clinical administration including positions such as medical secretaries, receptionists, or medical records staff. Essential qualifications include GCSE level English and Maths with grade C or equivalent. Candidates should have prior administration experience, adeptness in precise data management, proficiency with Word, Excel, email, and databases, and the capability to handle multiple deadlines tactfully while managing sensitive information carefully. Preference will be given to individuals acquainted with NHS administrative roles, GP clinical database software like EMIS, and possessing a foundational understanding of medical terminology and anatomy.

Professional Development Opportunities

This team-focused environment fosters career advancement where successful coders may progress to leadership roles, varying administrative positions, patient service management, or healthcare assistance based on personal interest.

Additional Information

Contact methods and further descriptive information about the position and recruitment process are provided, emphasizing confidentiality and willingness to accommodate candidate preferences in communication. The recruiting firm has received multiple industry awards for service excellence, underlining the reliability and quality of support offered.

Environmental Commitment

For each placement made, the company plants two trees to compensate for carbon emissions, actively supporting sustainability goals equivalent to offsetting large vehicle emissions.

Contact person: Kirsty Morris