Job summary

Are you an analytical professional with a keen eye for detail, eager to contribute to the integrity of healthcare data? We are seeking experienced clinical coders to join our team here at Angel Hill Surgery, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation. This position is pivotal in translating complex medical information from letters into coded data that supports high-quality patient care, clinical research, and effective healthcare management.

This role is offered on a 3 month fixed-term contract, with extension considered, and on a full-time, or close to full-time, basis.You may be requested to undertake additional hours to cover sickness and holidays of other members of the workflow/clinical coding team. These extra hours will be at any time between 0800 and 1830 Monday to Friday. The maximum hours per week will be 37.5.

Main duties of the job

As a clinical coder, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of coding and classifying medical diagnoses and procedures according to established coding systems. Your meticulous work will be essential in maintaining the accuracy of health records, supporting healthcare analytics, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery through precise data management and coding excellence.

About us

Angel Hill Surgery is a forward thinking general medical practice with traditional values, located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are constantly striving to provide the very best medical services. We aim to provide excellent medical care, support and health promotion to achieve lifelong wellbeing from birth to advanced age. Our aims and values:

• We treat all our patients and families with courtesy and respect. We recognise that every patient has unique needs and we treat individuals with empathy, dignity and kindness.
• We will work with you in partnership to get the best care and treatment for you.
• We value open communication and will be honest, transparent and accountable in all our interactions.
• We take safety and accessibility very seriously and we will thoroughly investigate and promptly reply to any concerns or complaints about our care.
• We are engaged in ensuring a strong future for general practice. We will continue to keep our knowledge and skills up to date by taking part in training and teaching for ourselves and all of our staff. We are committed to training the next generation of GPs.