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ED Clinical Coder
Role summary
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The ED Clinical Coder accurately reviews emergency department records and translates diagnoses, procedures and treatments into recognised clinical codes for reporting, reimbursement and NHS activity data. Requirements typically include experience in clinical coding or healthcare administration, knowledge of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, strong attention to detail, computer literacy and an understanding of medical terminology. NHS clinical coding qualifications or willingness to complete accredited training may be expected. The successful candidate should work accurately to deadlines, protect patient confidentiality, investigate incomplete information and communicate effectively with clinicians, coding colleagues and information teams. Flexibility, reliability and the ability to manage a demanding workload are important in a busy emergency-care environment.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across north-west London. Its services include emergency care, acute medicine, surgery, maternity, children’s services, diagnostics and specialist treatment. The Trust operates major hospitals including Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital and Ealing Hospital, supporting a large and diverse local population. As a university-affiliated NHS organisation, it works closely with education and research partners and contributes to the training of healthcare professionals. The Trust employs a broad workforce spanning clinical, technical, administrative and corporate roles. Staff are expected to demonstrate professionalism, inclusion, patient focus and teamwork while delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. Clinical coding teams play an important role in ensuring that patient activity is recorded accurately and supports service planning, funding, audit and performance reporting.