Medical Records Summariser - Crewkerne ; training

Symphony Healthcare Services are looking for a highly organized and accurate Medical Records Summarisers / Administrators to support our clinical and administration teams by ensuring patient records are clearly summarized, well‑coded, and safely maintained.

You will begin by supporting multiple practice sites, including Butter cross health centre in Somerton, Hamdon Medical Centre in Stoke‑sub‑Hamdon and South Petherton Medical Centre (to learn local processes and help standardise record quality), then transition to being fully based at Crewkerne Health Centre
, where the role will focus on ongoing summarising work, document workflow, and core administrative support.

We have both full and part time permanent hours available - please state your preference in your application.

The rate of pay is £12.65 - £12.95 per hour and you have the option to join the NHS pension, plus access to many other employee benefits.

• To review medical records and produce an accurate summary of the patients medical history, within the Practice's protocols and agreed timescales.
• Enter Read Code Information onto the Practice's computer system.
• Use medical knowledge to correct mistakes found in existing patient records.
• Adhere to and monitor progress of notes summarising against Practice targets, maintaining structure and protocols when recording new information.
• Be aware of specific Read Codes and associated records, following Practice protocols for recording, obtaining, and filing patient records as appropriate e.g., child protection.
• Assist GPs and other Practice staff with queries relating to medical records.
• To participate in audits of data collection standards in the Practice.

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organization cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

• English & Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade A*-D/ grade 9 to
  3)
• Qualification in business administration

• Computer literate and good keyboard skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to transfer accurate information
• Work well under pressure
• Use own initiative within clear boundaries, seeking advice when necessary
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to complete tasks to a high standard with frequent interruptions
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of the NHS/General Practice

• Experience of working in an administrative environment
• To be able to follow standard policies and procedures
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of Read Coding
• Experience of working in the NHS or similar health care setting
• Awareness of clinical systems such as EMIS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Permanent

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working