London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

RTT Validator

The closing date is 22 April 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the RTT & 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.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of 18 week RTT pathways and targets, 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.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking 2 full-time RTT Validators (37.5 hours/week) to join our team. These posts will work as part of our Central Validation Team to support elective performance and data quality improvement. 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 (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK

o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease

o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice

o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

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.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9516KS

Job locations

St Marks Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent

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
  • Prior experience dealing with patient queries over the telephone

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

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent

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
  • Prior experience dealing with patient queries over the telephone

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.

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marks Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marks Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RTT & Elective Care Manager

Lee Edwards

leeedwards@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9516KS

Job locations

St Marks Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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