ED Clinical Coder

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.

What we're looking for 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.

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

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) .