Clinical Coder & Administration

NHS; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Washington is looking for a Clinical Coder & Administration professional. This role involves carrying out daily coding of clinical documentation, with responsibilities including managing patient records and correspondence. Candidates should have GCSE level education and experience in healthcare settings. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and various benefits including NHS pension and additional leave for birthdays.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

NHS Pension

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience in administrative duties.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately clinically code data on the clinical system.
• Identify relevant clinical information and code appropriately.
• Input and extract data to support reports.
• Action incoming correspondence and emails.
• Maintain a clean working area.

Skills

Flexibility

Cooperation

Motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Politeness and confidence

Education

GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Tools

EMIS clinical system

Job description

Job Summary

INTERVIEW DATE 13TH JANUARY 2026

Clinical Coder & Administration (carrying out the day to day coding of clinical documentation)

• 37.5 hours worked over 4 1/2 days
• 6 weeks annual leave
• NHS Pension
• DOOB day – additional day off for birthday

Responsibilities

• Accurately clinically code data on the clinical system into the patient record
• Identify relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, code appropriately and complete any detailed action
• Input and extract data as required to support practice reports
• File and store records as required
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Action all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner
• Scan patient‑related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients health care records
• Input data into patients health care records as necessary
• Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls or deal with the callers request appropriately
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Support the recall team that manages Long Term conditions review system

Secondary responsibilities

• Review and update the practice coding policy as required (in conjunction with the Senior GP Partner)
• Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
• Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences
• Book appointments

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English

Desirable

• NHQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Administration
• EMIS clinical system

Experience

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Person Specification – Personal qualities

• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Polite and confident

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

The Stephenson Medical Practice

Victoria Road Health Centre

Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2PU

Reference number: A1981-25-0008

Job location: Victoria Road Health Centre, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2PU

Website: https://drstephensonconcord.nhs.uk/

Pay and Contract

Salary: £24,344.16 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Pay scheme: Other

Job posted: 18 December 2025