3737 - Senior Clerk - RTT Validation

As a Surgical CBU Team we have recently undergone a shift in structure which has opened up an exciting opportunity in the position of RTT Validation Senior Clerk. If you have a background in administration of patient pathways, booking appointments or are excited by data quality this role could be for you.

As the RTT Validation Senior Clerk you will carry out timely, accurate and relevant validation, quality assurance checks and proactive management of the 18 Week Wait and Suspected Cancer Pathways.

The post holder will have the freedom to design and deliver bespoke training packages to individuals and/or group staff members.

Working closely with Service Managers and Operational Support Managers within the CBU you will maintain and enhance data quality by identifying ways to improve processes through validation and develop Standard Operating Procedures.

You will be responsible for assessment of complex patient pathways through analysis and evaluation of options in order to determine appropriate 18WW RTT status coding.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for improving patient outcomes and a scope for growth this role could be for you., To work closely with the CBU, Service Manager and Operational Support Manager to support the business and operational needs of the Clinical Business Unit.

To use prolonged concentration to undertake complex analyses requiring accuracy and attention to detail when assessing complex 18WW RTT pathways.

To monitor data quality across the CBU in relation to the 18WW referral.

To analyse complex patient pathways in order to identify areas of poor 18WWRTT status, coding practice and highlight them to the relevant Admin and Clerical manager.

Arrange meetings and maintain action logs / minutes in regard to RTT data compliance, waiting times, clock stops, errors found and provide regular reports on progress.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.