Health Records and Clinical Coding Manager

NHS Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

NHS Scotland—Health Records and Clinical Coding Manager based at Gilbert Bain Hospital in Shetland— seeks an experienced leader to manage health records services and drive informatics initiatives within the eHealth strategy. The role reports to the Planned Care Operational Manager and requires senior-level expertise.

The post offers Band 7 remuneration (£52,845–£61,466) with a Distant Island Allowance (£2,578) and relocation assistance up to £8,000.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant first degree and demonstrate senior-level experience in informatics and business administration.
• Proven leadership and proactive management abilities in health records or related field.
• Experience working within NHS or public health context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive health records service and lead team activities.
• Assist with development and implementation of new technology aligned with eHealth strategy.
• Support Health Records and Reception Team Leaders and provide staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant first degree

Job description

Health Records and Clinical Coding Manager (Ref: 260756)

Substantive Post

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Band 7 - Salary Range £52,845 - £61,466 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Records and Clinical Coding Manager within the Gilbert Bain Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our management team. You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive health records service and assisting with the development and implementation of new technology in line with the eHealth strategy.

This post is a key role within the Elective Services Team and will report to the Planned Care Operational Manager. We are looking for someone who can provide proactive leadership and support the Health Records and Reception Team Leaders in developing their services and providing staff training.

The successful candidate will have a relevant first degree and will be able to demonstrate experience at a senior level, of informatics and business administration.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

Closing date: 11/10/2026

Interview date: w/c 19/10/26

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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