Clinical Coder – Marine Surgery Southbourne
Location: Marine Surgery, with 4 weeks of initial training at Denmark Road Surgery
Hours: 34 hours per week
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
South Coast Medical Group (SCMG) is an award-winning NHS Primary Care provider, comprising six GP surgery locations across the Bournemouth area and serving over 55,000 patients.
By working at scale, we are better able to promote health and meet the differing needs of our local communities, while ensuring a balanced workload for our staff. This also enables us to employ a significant multi-disciplinary team including Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics, all of whom help reduce the clinical workload for GPs.
SCMG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Coder to join our friendly team. You will play a key role in ensuring our patients' records are accurate, up to date, and coded in line with SCMG protocols.
Key responsibilities include:
* Reading and processing incoming scanned clinical documents
* Coding patient information accurately in accordance with protocols
* Recording vaccinations, DNAR, and average blood pressure readings
* Liaising with colleagues and clinicians to ensure information is actioned correctly
* Prioritising correspondence and maintaining accurate workflows
* Providing support and cover during annual leave and sickness periods
* Maintaining confidentiality at all times
About You
* Previous clinical coding experience is preferred
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication and team-working skills
* Proactive, flexible approach to work
* Able to manage workload effectively in a busy environment
* Committed to patient confidentiality and data protection
Reporting to:
Clinical Coding Coordinator – Julie Arnell
Benefits
* Free parking at each site
* NHS Pension
* Up to 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Access to NHS staff discounts with hundreds of well-known brands
Closing date: 6th September 2025
Please note: depending on the volume of applications, this advert may close earlier than advertised, so early applications are encouraged.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Experience:
* Primary care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person