ED Clinical Coder
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust ED Clinical Coder
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
Are you organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting high-quality patient care? We are looking for an ED Clinical Coder to join our busy Emergency Department team. In this important role, you will ensure patient records are accurately coded and maintained, discharge documentation is completed promptly, and clinical information is available to support patient care and Trust income. Working closely with clinical and administrative teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do
- Review and code Emergency Department attendances accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate patient records using systems such as Cerner and Mediviewer.
- Liaise with clinical teams to obtain and validate clinical information.
- Contribute to excellent patient care by ensuring high-quality data and record keeping.
- Experience working with patient records, clinical information, or medical terminology within a healthcare setting.
- NHS experience.
- Strong IT and keyboard skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Commitment to confidentiality, quality, and excellent patient service.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year PA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-1103SM
Job locations
Northwick Park
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE standard.
- oDiploma or equivalent education or work experience.
Desirable
- oOther vocational qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience working with clinical information, patient records or medical terminology within a healthcare setting.
- oNHS Experience
- oIT literate with good keyboard skills
Desirable
- oMedical Terminology, anatomy and physiology
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of the Trust Cerner System
- oExcellent organisation and communication skills
- oWillingness to expand on current knowledge base
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE standard.
- oDiploma or equivalent education or work experience.
Desirable
- oOther vocational qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience working with clinical information, patient records or medical terminology within a healthcare setting.
- oNHS Experience
- oIT literate with good keyboard skills
Desirable
- oMedical Terminology, anatomy and physiology
Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of the Trust Cerner System
- oExcellent organisation and communication skills
- oWillingness to expand on current knowledge base
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Christina Connolly
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027 a year PA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-1103SM
Job locations
Northwick Park
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
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