Clinical Coder (Medical experience required)

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent local healthcare practice in Reading is seeking a meticulous Clinical Coder to join their team. The role involves accurately assigning medical codes to patient records, processing correspondence, and assisting with medical forms. Ideal candidates should possess a clinical background, proficiency in IT, and strong attention to detail. This is a part-time, permanent position with a salary starting from £16.50 per hour, depending on experience. The practice is committed to quality care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working in NHS or other medical providers.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficient in IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk using clinical judgement triaging letters from secondary care.
• Process patient-related correspondence and update clinical records.
• Assist with medical/insurance forms completion.

Skills

Clinical background

Understanding of medical terminology

Proficiency within IT

Attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Administrative competence

Effective communication skills

Organisational abilities

Job description

Job Summary

The University Medical Group is a fast growing, forward thinking and progressive GP practice (rated Outstanding by CQC) with over 32,000 patients and we are looking to recruit a meticulous and detail-oriented Clinical Coder to join our team.

This is an opportunity for a highly self-motivated, 'can-do' individual. If you are able to work on your own initiative as well as communicate effectively in a team and enjoy working in a fast paced, busy environment, this may be the role for you.

Working Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (22.5 hours per week) (salary dependent upon experience).

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in accurately assigning medical codes to patient records.

Main Duties

• Assessing risk using clinical judgement triaging letters from secondary care providers and other medical professionals.
• Process patient related correspondence received from healthcare providers and update information on the clinical record.
• Assist with the completion of medical/insurance forms, MCFs. These will subsequently be reviewed and signed off by a GP.
• Summarisation and coding of MREs and GP2GP notes.
• Review medical records and remove third party references as per protocols.
• Action tasks as required.
• Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Clinical background with experience working in NHS or other medical providers.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficiency within IT.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Administrative competence to handle coding tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Organisational abilities to manage coding assignments effectively.

About Us

The practice has 63 staff members working at the practice consisting of 3 GP partners, 17 salaried GPs, 7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy technician, 2 HCA's, 3 paramedics, 4 nurses, 1 nursing associate and 1 physician associate.

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience From £16.50 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A0378-25-0018

Job Locations

University Health Centre

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading, Berkshire

RG2 7AB

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

University Medical Group

University Health Centre

9 Northcourt Avenue

Reading, Berkshire

RG2 7AB

Website: https://www.readinguniversitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/