Administrative Officer

We deliver a single system for independent, effective review of death certification to drive improvements in

• quality and accuracy for medical certificates of cause of death


• public health information


• clinical governance.


An opportunity exists to apply your proven administration and customer support skills to support the work of the Death Certification Review Service.

The post involves a high level of telephony work; contacting certifying doctors, funeral directors, local authority registrars and other key personnel involved in Death Certification reviews. General administrative tasks include updating database/system records, financial data processing, organising meetings/events, diary management, minute taking, arranging travel and accommodation.

The role supports a geographically dispersed team of Medical Reviewers, liaising with health professionals, bereavement services, registrar offices and funeral services across Scotland.

You should be educated to HNC level (or have equivalent experience in administration), possess effective communication skills with good attention to detail, strong interpersonal and organisational skill, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and work well on your own or as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the Death Certification Review Service, requiring a flexible and proactive approach. We particularly welcome applications from male candidates, as they are currently under-represented within Healthcare Improvement Scotland at this level.