# Medical Doctor with SNOMED Coding Experience (UK) at Aptura

> Remote · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aaptura%3Ac3f6b6a2-0fe2-4f5c-9fbd-4e800f88f6c0 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Aptura](https://alderhq.app/companies/aptura)
- Location text: United Kingdom
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: United Kingdom")
- Posted: 2026-09-01 (66 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aptura/c3f6b6a2-0fe2-4f5c-9fbd-4e800f88f6c0

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United Kingdom, n 2328): p25 £35k, median £53k, p75 £68k

## Description (the employer's text)

We are seeking qualified medical doctors to annotate and code clinical documents with SNOMED CT, with a focus on accuracy and consistency against detailed coding guidelines.

You will work asynchronously on a dedicated annotation platform, coding de-identified clinical notes and documentation including discharge summaries, lab results and progress notes against SNOMED CT concepts to support the development of clinical AI platforms.

This is a remote, flexible and short-term project.

### Key Responsibilities

Structured Annotation: Identify clinically relevant concepts across discharge summaries, lab results and prognosis notes, and map them to the correct SNOMED CT codes on a dedicated platform.

Guideline Application: Work to a coding guideline covering hierarchy scope, negation, medication scope, section-level inclusions and compound coding, applied consistently across a large volume of documents.

Edge Case Handling: Flag ambiguous or contested cases with a short rationale so guidance can be refined.

Quality Review: Participate in adjudication rounds to resolve disagreements and reach a consensus code set.

### Qualifications

License: GMC Registered Doctor based in the UK

Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of clinical practice, with SNOMED CT coding or clinical terminology experience.

Knowledge: Strong grounding in clinical documentation, terminology and coding conventions.

Attention to detail: Proven accuracy and consistency in coding or clinical review work.

Technical proficiency: Comfortable using structured annotation tools and digital platforms.

Language: Native or near-native written English.

### Legal Status

You will have the right to work in your country of residence.

You will work as an independent contractor.

### Why Join Us?

Flexible Work Arrangements: Part-time, remote and fully asynchronous.

Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate, paid weekly

Professional Development: Hands-on experience in clinical AI development and terminology work, shaping how AI systems interpret clinical records and assign medical codes.

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