Clinical Coder

Clinical Coder - Advert

Mendip Vale Medical Group — Sunnyside Surgery, Clevedon

Salary: £12.90 per hour (£26,832 FTE, based on a 40-hour week) Hours: 32 hours

About the role

We're looking for a methodical, detail-focused Clinical Coder to join our established coding team at Sunnyside Surgery. This is an administrative role rather than a clinical one; you won't be making clinical decisions, but the accuracy of your work directly supports patient safety, so it suits someone who takes real pride in getting the detail right.

You'll be working as part of a genuine team, not sitting alone with a queue of documents. New starters are paired with an experienced buddy so there's always one consistent person to go to with questions, and induction is structured to build your confidence gradually rather than expecting instant pace.

What you'll be doing

Coding electronic and paper correspondence and results accurately and consistently, in line with the Practice Read Coding Protocol

Using anatomical and physiological knowledge to apply the correct codes and link related information on a patient's record

Inputting patient information into clinical systems

Checking tasks and passing anything requiring clinical judgement on to the relevant clinician or pharmacy team

Keeping all patient files and records to the required quality standards, in line with information governance, GDPR and DPA regulations

What we're looking for

Essential:

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent experience), with evidence of continued learning or personal development

Experience working within an administration role

A track record of accurate, careful data recording

Good general IT skills, including Word, Excel, email and databases

Able to prioritise and manage competing demands while meeting deadlines

Tact and sensitivity, with the ability to build trust and confidence

Strong communication skills across different levels

Patient-focused, compassionate, resilient and flexible, with a genuine commitment to our values

Desirable:

Administration experience within the NHS

Experience with service improvement or clinical data

Familiarity with GP clinical systems such as EMIS

An understanding of medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology

Self-directed, calm under pressure, and a strong team player

Why join us

A structured, supportive induction, with a dedicated buddy for your first months rather than being expected to pick things up alone

Genuine progression routes, including into a coding lead role, other admin positions, Patient Services Manager, or training as a Healthcare Assistant

A close-knit team environment with shared knowledge and support, rather than isolated desk-based work

Clear boundaries around the role. Nothing here requires clinical judgement, so you'll always know when and where to pass something on

Mendip Vale Medical Group is committed to equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Next Steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on (phone number removed). Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have other roles available and can also work proactively to find you your perfect post.

We have been named as the Recruitment Firm of the year at the HealthInvestor Awards, Winners of the Professional Service Provider of the Year at the General Practice Awards, Winners of the Recruitment Award at the LaingBuisson Awards and named on the Recruiter Hot100 list, so in dealing with us you'll be in safe hands!

For every placement we make, Menlo Park plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the surgery's behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. We want to contribute towards helping save the planet!

Kirsty Morris