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Job Summary
The practice is moving towards becoming a paper‑light environment, and the main responsibilities of the post holder will be to summarise and read code relevant information from patients clinical records into the practice computer system, working strictly in accordance with the practice notes summarising protocol.
We are open to applicants who may not fulfil the full personal specification. In this instance it will be a 12‑month development role, working towards the advertised salary.
We may close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications.
Main Duties of the Job
* Coding medical letters that come into the surgery
* Processing GP2GP transfers
* Reviewing Medical Records and producing an accurate summary of the patients medical history
* Read Coding the information into the practice clinical system
* Auditing data collection standards in the practice
* Monitoring progress of notes summarising against practice targets
* Filing and retrieving paperwork
About Us
North Leeds Medical Practice is a forward‑thinking practice, across two sites, one based in Harehills and the other in Moortown. We serve 20,604 patients. Our clinical team is formed of five partners, eight salaried GPs, one paramedic, one pharmacist and an excellent nursing team. The practice manager is supported by a middle‑management tier and admin staff. This is a very busy practice.
Contract Details
* Date Posted: 20 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Salary £27,485 to £30,162 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Hours: 20 per week, ideally over 4 or 5 days.
* Reference number: A1137‑20112025
Job Locations
* 355 Harrogate Road
Leeds
LS17 6PZ
* 427 Harehills Lane
Leeds
LS9 6EY
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
* Medical Terminology training
* National Clinical Coding qualification
Experience
* Experience of working within a GP Practice
* Experience of dealing with the public on the phone and face to face
* Experience of using NHS computer systems for records updates, ordering and other functions (eg, Read coding, data collection, hospital referrals)
* Attention to accuracy and detail on a consistent basis
* Confident to respond to a range of different people and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner
* Ability to work in a fast paced, everchanging environment
* Understands the need to maintain data security and confidentiality of information
* Excellent IT Skills, including Excel and Word
* Good written and oral communication
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable
* Familiar with SystemOne
Personal Attributes
* Friendly and approachable manner
* Professional in approach
* Calm and able to work under pressure
* Able to work as part of a multi-skilled team (with and/or without direct supervision)
* Flexible approach to the needs of the practice including working at other sites when required
* Demonstrates discretion at all times
* Self motivated and committed
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
Employer Name: North Leeds Medical Practice
Address: 355 Harrogate Road
Leeds
LS17 6PZ
Website: https://www.northleedsmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/
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