About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Coder to join our Workflow Optimisation Team at Northgate Medical Practice.
This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely clinical coding across the practice, supporting the quality of patient records and the wider work of the team.
Main duties of the job
Read and interpret clinical correspondence, discharge summaries, and other patient documentation to extract and code relevant clinical information onto the practice system Assign accurate SNOMED codes to diagnoses, procedures, and relevant clinical data Work closely with clinicians to clarify coding queries and ensure records are complete and up to date Support the Workflow Optimisation team in identifying and managing any coding backlogs Contribute to practice audits and QOF/IIF targets where clinical coding is relevant Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to data protection and information governance requirements at all times
About us
Northgate Medical Practice is a large, three-site practice serving over 21,000 patients across Northgate, Blean and Chartham. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and administrators works across all three sites to deliver consistent, high-quality care to our community.
Benefits include:
NHS Pension Scheme Free on-site parking
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an accurate, detail-focused clinical coder with experience of medical records and strong IT skills (including EMIS and Docman). They will be organised and able to manage their own workload, while communicating clearly and courteously with clinicians, administrative staff and patients. Calm under pressure and a supportive team player, they will use tact, discretion and initiative when handling sensitive information and contributing to safe, high-quality patient care.
The main responsibilities include:
Accurately enter SNOMED CT codes into patient medical records, ensuring the correct and most relevant codes are used.Ensure all coding complies with practice standards, contractual requirements, and practice policies.Work collaboratively with clinical staff to clarify information and resolve coding discrepancies.Maintain patient records in line with confidentiality, GDPR, and data protection requirements.Assist with audits, reporting, and data validation by providing accurate coded information.Support the practice in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and other performance targets.Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality across the practice.Provide a clear and effective handover of any outstanding matters to colleagues before starting annual leave or other planned absence.Input data from new patient health questionnaires.Process changes to patients personal details, such as address and contact numbers.Work in accordance with all Practice policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience Desirable
Understanding of medical terminology Confident using clinical systems such as EMIS & Docman Previous experience in a GP or NHS setting Knowledge of SNOMED CT coding
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 Northgate Medical Practice
Address 1 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com (Opens in a new tab)