Administrator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £12.75 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newton-le-willows, WA12 9NA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Coder 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. Accurately clinically code data into the patient record on the clinical system b. Identifying relevant clinical information documented in patient correspondence, coding appropriately and completing any detailed action c. Inputting and extracting data as required to support practice reports, audits and to capitalise upon both patient safety and QOF income d. Scanning patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records e. Highlight all timely actions, changes to patient care and management to the relevant clinician f. File and store records as required g. Photocopy documentation as required h. Action all incoming correspondence, emails and mail in a timely manner i. Input data into patients healthcare records as necessary j. Answer incoming telephone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately Assist with total triage administration l. Conduct system searches as requested m. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times n. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested o. Undertake a broad spectrum of administrative duties commensurate with the role p. Be an integral part of the general practice team q. Act as a chaperone as required r. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children s. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements t. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes u. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance 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 In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Clinical Coder has the following wider responsibilities: a. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care b. Support and participate in shared learning c. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota d. Support reception staff, providing cover during staff absences

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