Reception/Administration/Summariser

Bonnyrigg Health Centre, 109-111 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian EH19 2ET

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible medical receptionist/administrator/clinical coder/summariser to join our friendly team for 34-36 hours per week. The hours for this post will alternate weekly, Monday to Friday between 8.30 am and 6 pm. In addition to these hours you should be flexible to cover staff absences within practice opening hours 8am-6pm when required. We currently use EMIS and Docman, and will be migrating to Vision later this year.

Please only apply for this vacancy if you can work the hours stated above.

Overview of Role

The aim of this role is to assist with the smooth running of the Reception / Admin team. In addition to the usual daily roles associated with this, you will provide secretarial assistance with minimal GP dictation/correspondence and medical reports. The role will take up approximately 30 hours of the week.

Clinical Coding, Summarising & Data Quality

• Accurately code diagnoses, procedures, and investigations.
• Undertake detailed summarising of patient medical records, extracting and recording clinically significant information in line with practice protocols.
• Review records to ensure completeness and accuracy, identifying gaps, inconsistencies or risks and escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of data quality aligned with NHS requirements.

This part of the role will take up approximately 4-6 hours of the week.

Accountability and Decision-Making

Accountable to the Partners and Practice Manager, reporting to the Assistant Practice Manager for any day-to-day issues that may arise. Works independently when coding/summarising within agreed protocols and ensures safe processes.

Compliance & Governance

Maintain confidentiality, comply with data protection, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements, and ensure secure handling of patient records.

Person Specification

Minimum secondary education (NHS 5s or GCSE equivalent).

• Experience in NHS or GP administration.
• Understanding of medical terminology and record-keeping practices.
• Knowledge of clinical systems (EMIS, Docman, Vision).
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a summarising or clinical coding role.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please complete and submit your application at an early stage.

This post requires a PVG Scheme membership/record. An application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before you can start in post.

Hourly rate will be £13.70 - £15.90 depending on experience.

How to Apply

Covering letter and CV to be sent to Mrs Dawn King, Practice Manager, Quarryfoot Practice, Bonnyrigg Health Centre, 109-111 High Street, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2ET or email to .

Closing date: 26 July 2026.

Please do not complete the NHS Application Form.

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Salary: Hourly rate £13.70 - £15.90 depending on experience