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Medical Summariser

Tilehurst Village Surgery & Chancellor House Surgery
Reading, Berkshire

Hours: Part-time (hours negotiable)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Practice Team

Tilehurst Village Surgery and Chancellor House Surgery are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Medical Summariser to join our busy and welcoming practice team.

We are a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality care to over [insert patient list size] patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous GP practice experience who enjoys working accurately and efficiently with patient records.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and summarising patients' medical records, ensuring key clinical information is accurately coded and entered onto the clinical system to support safe and effective patient care.

Working closely with our clinical and administrative teams, you will play an important role in maintaining high-quality electronic patient records.

Main Duties

• Summarise and accurately code incoming patient medical records.
• Review patient records and identify significant past medical history.
• Enter relevant diagnoses, procedures, medications, allergies and immunisations using SNOMED coding.
• Ensure patient records are complete, accurate and up to date.
• Process deductions and registrations in line with practice procedures.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• Liaise with clinicians where clarification of medical information is required.
• Support wider administrative functions when required.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience working within a GP Practice.
• Experience of medical summarising and clinical coding.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of medical terminology.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.

Desirable:

• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Knowledge of SNOMED CT coding.
• Understanding of NHS General Practice processes.
• Experience of document workflow management.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Training and ongoing professional development.
• NHS Pension Scheme (if eligible).
• Access to employee wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work within a respected GP training practice.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider team.
• Professional and patient-focused.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Medical Summariser looking to join a friendly and supportive practice, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Tilehurst Village Surgery & Chancellor House Surgery are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person