Medical Coder

The Medical Coder post sits in the Vital Events Branch of the Statistical Services Division at National Records of Scotland, on a 15-month fixed-term appointment. The role codes registrations of births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages and civil partnerships, applying the WHO International Classification of Diseases to causes of death. Hybrid and flexible working is offered, alongside liaison with registration offices and the Crown Office on queries and record amendments.

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available.

• Process and code registrations for births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages and civil partnerships within required timescales
• Apply the WHO International Classification of Diseases framework to classify causes of death
• Manage Register of Corrected Entries, updating public records after amendments
• Notify next of kin where required following record amendments
• Manage sensitive record amendments
• Liaise with registration offices, the Crown Office and stakeholders to verify information and resolve discrepancies
• Work with members of the public to resolve queries
• Carry out quality assurance checks on vital events data
• Manage correspondence through the Vital Events mailbox

• Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information accurately

• Making effective decisions (level
  1)
• Working together (level
  1)
• Developing self and others (level
  1)
• Managing a quality service (level
  1)

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard: identity, right to work, employment history and unspent criminal record check
• Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Wide range of employee benefits