Trainee RTT Pathway Validator

To undertake a 6 to 12 month programme of training to build expert knowledge of RTT validation.
Once you have completed your training you will fulfil the following job description in full.
1. The post holder will be responsible for detailed validation of patient pathways adhering to Referral to Treatment (RTT) rules and in accordance with National RTT guidelines and UHS access policy.
2. To assess, analyse, interpret and adjust information recorded on the Trust's patient information system, ensuring accuracy of data throughout a patient's journey.
3. To liaise with relevant staff to obtain information needed to appropriately validate pathways in accordance to 18 week RTT clock rules, ensure all information entered is accurately linked to an appropriate pathway.
4. To action pathway errors appropriately in order to prevent patients from breaching the 18-week target.
5. To support staff in their understanding and application of the 18 week pathway providing 1 to 1 training and mentoring and act as a point of contact on any RTT related queries
6. Ensure the accurate and efficient validation of 'open pathways'. This involves working with clinical staff, operational management teams, other validation staff, line manager and corporate information team.
7. Pro-actively escalate potential breaches and other issues according to the department escalation guidelines.
8. To maintain an accurate record of the number of pathways validated and ensure appropriate comments are entered next to each record to efficiently act as an audit trail.
9. Plan and prioritise own workload with little supervision, responding to a fluctuating workload and using initiative to problem solve and know when to escalate issues
10. To audit and confirm the accuracy of the RTT data. Report accuracy issues back to the user in a structured and informative way, enabling the users to improve their knowledge of the patient pathways and data entry on PAS.
11. As part of the central validation team, provide cover for colleagues in times of annual leave or sickness absence to ensure continuity of work and also participate in induction and training of new team members.
12. Work closely with the Outpatients Administration Centre to review working practices, identify new improved ways of working and find solutions to problems.
13. To be involved in creating and updating SOPs and to recommend changes to policies and procedures to enhance department's ability to provide optimum service.
14. Assist in internal auditing and production of ad hoc reports, As a validator, you'll be a part of a team of 16 people. You, and your team, will be responsible for:
Working to define standards and processes that we'll use in the Trust to validate patient records
Improving the data quality of patient records through robust validation processes
Ensuring that you validate the records you are responsible for, and undertake audits of others' validations
To communicate data quality errors to access managers and admin teams across the Trust
To become an RTT champion and assist with delivering relevant training to admin teams across the Trust, Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

Keenness to learn
Able to demonstrate a flexible and 'can-do' attitude
Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with people across the organisation
The ability to comprehend complex rules around RTT and patient pathways
Showing us that you're capable and willing to progress to Band 4
Ability to work in a changing environment.

Are you passionate about helping to improve data quality around patient waiting times for referral to treatment (RTT)?
We have hundreds and thousands of patient records and it is challenging keeping them up to date and making sure all the patient data is accurate. You'll be part of a team of 16 people, responsible for helping to maintain accurate patient records.
As someone with naturally good attention to detail, with the ability to concentrate for long periods, you'll need to be able to comprehend the complexities surrounding RTT rules and patient pathways.
This role is advertised at Band 3 Progressive to Band 4. There will be an opportunity to advance to a full Band 4 grade upon completion of the set standardised competencies, which could take anywhere from 6-12 months.
We are based at Southampton General Hospital, though you will need to work flexibly across our UHS sites with regular working from home.

Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working .Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.