Medical Summariser
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B44 0UY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3663-26-0000 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Medical Summariser in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Review records and accurately produce a summary of the patients medical history b. Accurately SNOMED CT code data on the clinical IT system c. Review progress of summarising, ensuring practice targets are achieved d. Review all clinical letters, ensuring they are processed appropriately in line with extant protocols e. File and store records as required f. Photocopy documentation as required g. Action all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner h. Scan patient related documentation and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare records i. Correctly input data into patients healthcare records j. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately k. Conduct system searches as requested l. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested m. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times n. Be an integral part of the general practice team o. Act as a chaperone as required p. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children q. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes r. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed