Health Records and Clinical Coding Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a Health Records and Clinical Coding Manager to lead the Health Records service at Gilbert Bain Hospital. You will drive informatics projects and ensure high-quality records management in line with the eHealth strategy.

The role requires strong leadership and communication, with experience in informatics and business administration. Relocation assistance and distant island allowance are available, with Shetland offering a remarkable living environment.

Qualifications

• Essential leadership and communication capabilities at senior level.
• Experience in informatics and business administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive health records service and manage health records team.
• Lead development and implementation of new technology per eHealth strategy.
• Support and supervise Health Records and Reception Team Leaders and staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Informatics

Business admin

Education

First degree

Job description

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

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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 and/or
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For an informal discussion, please contact Garry Munro on 01595 743000 ext. 3179 or
Closing date: 11/10/2026
Interview date: w/c 19/10/26
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