What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Reviewer position at NHS Scotland?
Medical Reviewer (Ref: 250014)
Permanent Contract
Part-time: 3 days per week (6 sessions, 24 Hours - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday)
Salary scale: £111,430 - £148,064 (Consultant Salary Scale or Equivalent)
Location: Home Based (with some requirement for travel throughout Scotland)
In this statutory role, Medical Reviewers deliver a single system for independent, effective review of death certification to drive improvements in quality and accuracy; provide improved public health information; and strengthen clinical governance.
Under the leadership and direct line management of the Senior Medical Reviewer, you will work as part of a team responsible for: delivering a robust and consistent approach to timely review of the accuracy of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCD); developing effective relationships with and supporting a range of stakeholders and providing support and education for certifying doctors across Scotland. As a senior clinician in the organisation, you will also play a key role in supporting Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Clinical Engagement Strategy in the field of death certification and beyond. This post will include an on-call rota commitment (currently 1 in 9).
You will require to be a registered medical practitioner (licensed by the General Medical Council), where you should have broad experience of working at a senior clinical level with direct knowledge of death certification. Your clinical background will be complimented by excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of supporting others with their professional development.
This is a pivotal role that will not only strengthen clinical governance in relation to death certification but also enhance the quality of healthcare public health information, helping shape future service delivery.
Applications are welcome from doctors in both primary and secondary care however we would particularly welcome applications from primary care doctors.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Camilla Young, Programme Manager, at camilla.young@nhs.scot.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 21 June 2026
Interviews are anticipated to be held via MS Teams on Thursday 9th July 2026
Permanent Contract
Part-time: 3 days per week (6 sessions, 24 Hours - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday)
Salary scale: £111,430 - £148,064 (Consultant Salary Scale or Equivalent)
Location: Home Based (with some requirement for travel throughout Scotland)
In this statutory role, Medical Reviewers deliver a single system for independent, effective review of death certification to drive improvements in quality and accuracy; provide improved public health information; and strengthen clinical governance.
Under the leadership and direct line management of the Senior Medical Reviewer, you will work as part of a team responsible for: delivering a robust and consistent approach to timely review of the accuracy of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCD); developing effective relationships with and supporting a range of stakeholders and providing support and education for certifying doctors across Scotland. As a senior clinician in the organisation, you will also play a key role in supporting Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Clinical Engagement Strategy in the field of death certification and beyond. This post will include an on-call rota commitment (currently 1 in 9).
You will require to be a registered medical practitioner (licensed by the General Medical Council), where you should have broad experience of working at a senior clinical level with direct knowledge of death certification. Your clinical background will be complimented by excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of supporting others with their professional development.
This is a pivotal role that will not only strengthen clinical governance in relation to death certification but also enhance the quality of healthcare public health information, helping shape future service delivery.
Applications are welcome from doctors in both primary and secondary care however we would particularly welcome applications from primary care doctors.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Camilla Young, Programme Manager, at camilla.young@nhs.scot.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 21 June 2026
Interviews are anticipated to be held via MS Teams on Thursday 9th July 2026
Salary : $111,430 - $148,064