Job Description

Job summary

New River Health is a busy GP Practice with 17,500 registered patients across two sites in Hertford and Ware.

We require a Clinical Coder with a commitment to high quality patient care to support with workflow and coding of relevant information into patients' electronic healthcare records on the clinical system, in an accurate, timely, safe and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Coding & Data Entry

Accurately clinically coding data on the clinical system into the patient record

Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action

Ensure that all incoming medical records and correspondence are reviewed, summarised, and coded into the clinical system (SystmOne)

File electronic documents and enter key data following the established Coding Protocol and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) guidelines.

Organise and update medical records, linking problem titles appropriately.

Workflow & Communication

Highlight and direct critical clinical information to GPs and healthcare professionals as per the Workflow Protocol.

Ensure timely and accurate submission of clinical coding data to meet NHS and National Submission deadlines.

Work collaboratively with clinicians, administrative staff, and external healthcare organisations to improve coding accuracy.

Identify knowledge gaps and seek advice from clinical or administrative colleagues when necessary.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure coding accuracy meets national clinical coding standards and NHS regulations.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection (GDPR) and NHS Information Governance standards.

Support the team in identifying and resolving coding discrepancies.

Overview of our organisation

New River Health is a busy teaching and training practice that provide medical services across two sites in Hertford and Ware. It is a busy but supportive environment, and we value our colleagues in all teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person