18 Week RTT Validation Officer

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the comprehensive validation of inpatient and outpatient pathways in support of the Referral To Treatment (RTT) waiting times in accordance with Department of Health RTT guidelines.

To extract, analyse and interpret clinical information from case notes and other relevant sources using in depth knowledge of medical pathways to assess 18-week date compliance.

To ensure all patients on an 18-week pathway have accurate and appropriate clock start and pathway information.

Act as first point of contact for external queries for all 18-week patient pathway information.

Ensure audit data is collected at referral, liaise with relevant staff to resolve any data quality problems to ensure 18-week data compliance is accurately recorded for all patients on an active 18-week pathway, at regular intervals

To escalate 18-week breaches and ensure that this information is accurately documented Assist with routine data quality checks according to the Information Services team needs.

Assist in maintaining routine procedures to monitor and improve 18-week data collection.

To support staff in their understanding and application of the 18-week pathway.

Any other duties/ responsibilities as delegated by the manager as deemed appropriate to the role

Qualifications

Essential

• oGood standard of education to include GCSE English & Maths (Level C or equivalent)
• oComputer Literate

Desirable

• GCSE English & Maths (Level C or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of operating IT systems including Microsoft Office, Emails, and other dedicated software
• oPrevious experience of working in NHS
• oAbility to interpret and understand patient pathways
• oExperience of data input, data analysis and interpretation
• oAbility to prioritise and work under pressure

Desirable

• oPrevious NHS Experience - minimum one year
• oUnderstanding of 18-week target and associated rules
• oKnowledge of healthcare administrative systems and processes
• oWaiting List / Outpatient experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oCommunicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and disciplines
• oAbility to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• oManagement of time effectively and display initiative
• oAbility to work on own initiative sometimes working under pressure and without direct supervision
• oAbility to make decisions but is aware when to seek advice
• oAbility to record and/or pass on accurate information
• oStrong attention to detail and accuracy
• oAwareness and understanding of patient / customer confidentiality
• oAble to train and motivate others

Desirable

• oFamiliar with medical terminology
• oKnowledge of Information Governance / Data Protection Act
• oAwareness of Caldicott

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oConfident and self-motivated
• oRespectful of colleagues
• oRecognise own role and works effectively as part of a team
• oWorks in a well organised manner
• oWillingness to be flexible around both tasks and working hours
• oExcellent inter-personal and communication skills
• oAlways have a professional attitude and appearance

Desirable

• oWorks in a well organised manner
• oWillingness to be flexible around both tasks and working hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).