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
Salary description
£12.90 - £12.90 per hour