Medical Notes Summariser

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a Medical Notes Summariser to work one day per week. The role involves summarising and coding clinical information into electronic health records using SystmOne. Ideal candidates should have attention to detail and a GCSE in English and Maths, with experience in a medical setting preferred. Full training will be provided, with membership to the NHS Pension Scheme offered as part of the role.

Benefits

Membership to NHS Pension Scheme

Excellent personal and professional training support

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Medical Practice/Setting is desirable.
• Full training will be provided if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records from paper and electronic sources.
• Summarise and code relevant patient medical histories accurately.
• Monitor summarising progress to meet practice targets.
• File, store, and dispose of records according to practice policies.
• Maintain quality assurance by following established protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Understanding of medical terminology

Education

GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are looking for a candidate to work one day per week, this could be split into 2 half days, may suit a medical student. The Medical Notes Summariser is responsible for summarising and read-coding relevant clinical information into patients electronic health records using SystmOne, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the Ravenswood Medical Practice Summarising Protocol. The role involves managing both paper and electronic records, maintaining high-quality data standards, and supporting the practice in meeting summarising targets.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for reviewing, summarising, and coding patient medical records from paper and electronic sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with practice protocols. Maintains up-to-date, well-organised records, supports data quality and confidentiality standards, and provides general administrative support to the clinical team.

About us

You will be joining our large Medical Practice team consisting of 9 GPs, 5 paramedics, Nursing team of 11, Admin team of 12 and Reception team of 12 serving a population of approximately 15,000 patients.

We are a friendly and forward-thinking PMS practice with patient care at the heart of what we do.

We offer -

Membership to NHS Pension Scheme

Excellent personal and professional support with training as appropriate.

Job responsibilities

To review patient records from both paper sources and GP2GP electronic transfers.

Accurately summarise and code relevant patient medical histories.

Monitor summarising progress to ensure practice targets are achieved.

File, store, and dispose of records in accordance with practice policies.

Photocopy or prepare documentation as required.

Maintain quality assurance in summarising by following the Ravenswood Medical Practice Summarising Protocol.

Record immunisations, allergies, and sensitivities accurately.

Maintain records in a neat, tidy, and up-to-date condition, including correct labelling and repair where needed.

Undertake general administrative tasks to support clinical staff when required.

Dispose of duplicate or unnecessary documents in line with the shred policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• Experience within a Medical Practice/Setting

Experience

• Experience of working within a Medical Setting is desirable, however full training will be provided
• Experience of working within a Medical Setting is desirable, however full training will be provided

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.