Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and focused individual to join the GI Services Division.
The role is responsible for the careful management of the surgical pathways. You will undertake a key role in a busy and demanding elective service, ensuring we deliver on a range of targets including theatre utilisation, RTT compliance and waiting list management.The ideal candidate will have a patient centred approach and experience of working within a busy NHS team, with values that are aligned with the Trust's core values.
The RTT Team Leader will actively manage the RTT and Validation processes attached to patient pathways, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for both the multidisciplinary team and patients, in order to deliver a high quality administration service, a positive patient experience, and excellent customer service.
The Validation team are responsible for ensuring that the timeline data for patients on the waiting lists (RTT and non RTT, Planned and open referrals) is accurate and appropriately reflects the patients' current position on the pathway.
This role requires liaison with colleagues across the Trust from all disciplines and supports excellent clinical service to the patients. The post holder will have a good working knowledge and understanding of the Trust's Patient Access Policy, the 18 week RTT National Standards & the national Cancer rules.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for overseeing a team of RTT Validators who are undertaking appropriate validation to ensure that the Referral to Treatment Time is accurately recorded.
You will work closely with your colleagues, with a view to providing a streamlined pathway for patients in the service. You will be the patient point of contact for the full pathway from referral to treatment. You will be located at 250 Euston Road and will be expected to a hybrid model (on site and at home).
You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a drive and energy to improve the patient experience. Knowledge of 18 week pathways, and previous admissions or pathway coordination experience would be advantageous.
You will work closely with your colleagues, with a view to providing a streamlined pathway for patients in the service. You will be the patient point of contact for the full pathway from referral to treatment. You will be located at 250 Euston Road and will be expected to a hybrid model (on site and at home).
Deal with stressful situations that may arise when dealing with patients who are anxious or distressed, or where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy and empathy at all times and in line with Trust values.
Use developed communication skills in order to deal with patient concerns or complaints with empathy and understanding, finding a solution that assures the patient.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to RTT and validation responsibilities, the post holder will also support theoperational management of the wider GI Surgery Service. This includes assisting with day-to-day service delivery, contributing to the resolution of operational issues, and providing cross-cover and support across other areas within the division.For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to RTT and validation responsibilities, the post holder will also support theoperational management of the wider GI Surgery Service. This includes assisting with day-to-day service delivery, contributing to the resolution of operational issues, and providing cross-cover and support across other areas within the division.For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through degree or equivalent training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment
- Knowledge and experience of information systems used for the storage and retrieval of sensitive personal information
- Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a non- routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise
- Experience of supervising a team of staff or experience of project management and change methodology
- Hold a broad understanding and knowledge of RTT rules and Cancer targets
- Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a Health Care setting
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work independently, managing own workload and allocating work appropriately to others. Able to induct new staff into the department, providing training to new colleagues.
- Able to supervise a team of colleagues, providing day to day management and support, including delegating tasks and work allocation.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through degree or equivalent training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment
- Knowledge and experience of information systems used for the storage and retrieval of sensitive personal information
- Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a non- routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise
- Experience of supervising a team of staff or experience of project management and change methodology
- Hold a broad understanding and knowledge of RTT rules and Cancer targets
- Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a Health Care setting
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work independently, managing own workload and allocating work appropriately to others. Able to induct new staff into the department, providing training to new colleagues.
- Able to supervise a team of colleagues, providing day to day management and support, including delegating tasks and work allocation.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
