Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the RTT and Elective Care team at London North West Healthcare NHS Trust based at Northwick Park Hospital, playing an important role in the recovery and continued improvement of the Trust's 18 week performance.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking 3 full-time Validators (37.5 hours/week) to join our team. These posts will work as part of our central validation team to support RTT performance improvement and data quality corrections. The post is key in supporting clinical services to provide timely access for patients to healthcare within the Trust.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation; we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of 18 week RTT pathways, be an excellent communicator, have experience of reporting information and have excellent computer skills. The role will involve tracking and coordinating patient 18 week pathways, collating information, coordinating diagnostics and appointments to achieve national waiting time targets.
Previous experience of working with RTT rules in the NHS is essential and previous patient pathway validation and Data Quality experience would be beneficial in this role. Systems training will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of 18 week RTT pathways, be an excellent communicator, have experience of reporting information and have excellent computer skills. The role will involve tracking and coordinating patient 18 week pathways, collating information, coordinating diagnostics and appointments to achieve national waiting time targets.
Previous experience of working with RTT rules in the NHS is essential and previous patient pathway validation and Data Quality experience would be beneficial in this role. Systems training will be provided.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
- Educated to Degree level
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working with RTT rules in an NHS setting
- Experience in using a range of clinical systems
- Good understanding of the importance of high-quality data
Desirable
- Experience using Cerner EPR
- Experience in RTT validation
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Proficient user of IT packages, including MS Office
- Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Ability to identify and correct highly complex data errors
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates high level of organisation
- Uses initiative to make decisions
- Demonstrates commitment to the Trust HEART values
Desirable
- Previous experience using the Care Coordination Solution (CCS) platform
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
- Educated to Degree level
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working with RTT rules in an NHS setting
- Experience in using a range of clinical systems
- Good understanding of the importance of high-quality data
Desirable
- Experience using Cerner EPR
- Experience in RTT validation
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential
- Proficient user of IT packages, including MS Office
- Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Ability to identify and correct highly complex data errors
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates high level of organisation
- Uses initiative to make decisions
- Demonstrates commitment to the Trust HEART values
Desirable
- Previous experience using the Care Coordination Solution (CCS) platform
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).
