Medical Coder
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 December 2025 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, HP13 5DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0054-25-0053CHMC |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Accurately code clinical information and patient data using Read Codes/SNOMED. Review, interpret, and code clinical letters, hospital correspondence and test results. Ensure compliance with QOF, enhanced services, and reporting requirements. Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records. Create and maintain clinical templates and workflows. Assist with summarising new patient notes. Monitor coding accuracy and resolve data issues. Liaise with clinicians regarding coding queries. Support colleagues with clinical system processes. Assist with audits and data quality improvement. Essential Skills & Experience Previous GP practice experience in coding or data quality. Strong working knowledge of EMIS. Understanding of Read Codes, SNOMED CT and primary care data. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to interpret clinical terminology. Good IT skills. Strong communication and organisational ability. Desirable Coding or data quality qualifications. Experience creating clinical templates. QOF and enhanced services experience. Knowledge of NHS workflows and terminology. Training experience.