Medical Coder

. Process and code registrations for births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages, and civil partnerships .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,164 - £30,281 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and code registrations for births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages, and civil partnerships
Apply the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) framework to classify causes of death
Manage Register of Corrected Entries, including updating public records and notifying next of kin where required
Liaise with registration offices, the Crown Office, and other stakeholders to verify information and resolve discrepancies
Carry out quality assurance checks on vital events data
Manage incoming correspondence through the Vital Events mailbox
Resolve queries, maintain data accuracy, and manage sensitive record amendments

What you’ll need

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
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available
CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words required
Ability to provide truthful, factually accurate application statements based on own experience

Comp & perks