Job Summary
We are looking for a Medical Coder/Summarizer to join our busy GP Practice, working within our Operations Team. Our Coders are responsible for coding the relevant information into our patients' healthcare records using the TPP System One clinical system.
We provide services to 12,500 patients in Saltdean and the surrounding areas, our Operations Team is key to the smooth running of the practice.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Accurately code data onto patient records in line with Snomed
* Identifying clinical information, coding appropriately and completing detailed actions
* Scanning of patient documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records
* Amending and / or making additions to medical records to ensure that correct and complete information is within each patients' electronic record
* Additional ad hoc tasks within the team as required
Previous experience in a medical setting as a Medical Coder using System One would be preferred, along with these skills:
* Experience of administrative work
* Excellent attention to detail
* Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload, working to tight deadlines
* Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
About Us
Our patient list size is approximately 12,500, operating from the Grand Ocean building in Saltdean, just a short stroll from the sea and 5 miles from the centre of Brighton. We are a large team of approximately 40 staff consisting of 11 GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics and administrators.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2539-25-0002
Job locations
Grand Ocean, Longridge Avenue
Saltdean
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 8BU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Medical Coder/Summarizer to join our busy GP Practice working within our Operations Team and taking responsibility for the coding relevant information into our patients' healthcare records using the TPP System One clinical system.
We provide services to over 12,500 patients in Saltdean and the surrounding areas .
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Accurately read-coding data onto patient records
* Identifying clinical information, coding appropriately and completing detailed actions
* Scanning of patient documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records
* Amending and / or making additions to medical records to ensure that correct and complete information is each patients' electronic record
* Additional ad hoc tasks within the team as required
Previous experience in a medical setting using TPP System One is essential, along with these skills:
* Accurate with excellent attention to detail
* Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload
* Experience of administrative work
* Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
* Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Pay is dependent on skills and experience and will include membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and four weeks paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Medical Coder/Summarizer to join our busy GP Practice working within our Operations Team and taking responsibility for the coding relevant information into our patients' healthcare records using the TPP System One clinical system.
We provide services to over 12,500 patients in Saltdean and the surrounding areas .
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Accurately read-coding data onto patient records
* Identifying clinical information, coding appropriately and completing detailed actions
* Scanning of patient documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients' healthcare records
* Amending and / or making additions to medical records to ensure that correct and complete information is each patients' electronic record
* Additional ad hoc tasks within the team as required
Previous experience in a medical setting using TPP System One is essential, along with these skills:
* Accurate with excellent attention to detail
* Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload
* Experience of administrative work
* Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
* Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Pay is dependent on skills and experience and will include membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and four weeks paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a medical setting as a Medical Coder would be preferred, along with these skills:
* Experience of administrative work
* Excellent attention to detail
* Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload, working to tight deadlines
* Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Desirable
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* Experience of Medical Coding
Person Specification
Essential
* Previous experience in a medical setting as a Medical Coder would be preferred, along with these skills:
* Experience of administrative work
* Excellent attention to detail
* Organised and able to prioritise a busy and changing workload, working to tight deadlines
* Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
Desirable
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* Experience of Medical Coding
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
Employer name
Saltdean & Rottingdean Medical Practice
Address
Grand Ocean, Longridge Avenue
Saltdean
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 8BU
Employer's website
https://www.saltdeanrottingdeansurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Saltdean & Rottingdean Medical Practice
Address
Grand Ocean, Longridge Avenue
Saltdean
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 8BU
Employer's website
https://www.saltdeanrottingdeansurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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