Clinical Coder

NHS; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare partnership in Market Harborough is seeking a Clinical Coder. The role requires expertise in clinical coding and EMIS, involving triaging clinical correspondence and maintaining medical records. Ideal candidates possess excellent IT skills, communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. This position offers flexible working options and competitive pay based on experience. Join a friendly and forward-thinking team today.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical coding in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is essential.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming clinical correspondence.
• Store correspondence in medical records accurately.
• Carry out delegated administrative tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of EMIS Web

Attention to detail

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Go back Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership

Clinical Coder

The closing date is 31 October 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and efficient Clinical Coder to join our Practice and team.

A background in a similar role in a healthcare setting (Primary or Secondary Care) is essential. The role entails the triaging of incoming clinical correspondence to determine whether GP input is required, so it is important that prospective candidates feel confident to undertake this. A very good understanding of medical terminology is required, together with first class communication skills.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have excellent IT skills, be able to manage their workload to a high standard, be enthusiastic, and a team player who is able to use their initiative. You will process incoming documents, match them in EMIS and code them. You will then complete any onward actions required (such as sending a task to the usual GP). A keen attention to detail is critical.

This role can offer some working from home for someone who is already trained in EMIS and clinical coding.

About us

We are a friendly, well established, forward thinking and growing practice with 2 x GMS contracts across 3 sites in the beautiful region of Market Harborough, South Leicestershire.

Job responsibilities

• Triage all incoming clinical correspondence, to determine which letters/documents need to be viewed by a clinician.
• To ensure that all incoming correspondence is stored in the patients medical record and relevant information is coded accurately by using the appropriate Snomed code.
• To carry out administrative related tasks as delegated by the doctors and non-clinical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organise own workload
• Practical coding and summarising of medical records experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of rules and conventions of clinical coding
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of EMIS Web or other Primary Care IT system

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 name

Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership

Depending on experience £12.21 negotiable depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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