Data Quality & RTT Validator


Location
Macclesfield, England
Salary
£25760.00 to £27476.00
Profession
Waiting-list coordinator
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation within an administrative, operational environment

  • Experience

    Experience of working to tight deadlines

  • Qualifications

    Educated to GCSE level with at least 5 at Grade C or above

  • Qualifications

    NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification / experience

  • Knowledge & Skills

    Basic knowledge and understanding of 18 week RTT (referral to treatment) principles and implementation in an operational environment

  • Knowledge & Skills

    Basic understanding of all NHS access and performance targets

  • Knowledge & Skills

    Basic knowledge of NHS related legislation and codes of practice i.e data protection, confidentiality and freedom of information

  • Further Information

    Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

  • Other Role Requirements

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Previous experience working in a similar role

  • Experience

    Previous experience in the use of a Patient Administrative System or other relevant healthcare information systems

  • Experience

    Experience in the use of all programmes within the Microsoft Office suite

  • Experience

    Previous experience in implementing 18 week RTT policy in a similar administrative role

  • Qualifications

    AMSPAR medical terminology Level 2 or equivalent (Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists)

  • Qualifications

    ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent

  • Knowledge & Skills

    18 week RTT training (referral to treatment)

Job overview

Subject to job matching

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the RTT Validation Team. This role is pivotal in tracking patients through the 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway, ensuring timely access to diagnostics and care.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the smooth progression of patients along their treatment journey. Key responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring patient pathways to ensure timely diagnosis and intervention
  • Using multiple IT platforms to track and validate RTT data
  • Performing accurate data entry and maintaining up-to-date records
  • Liaising with various departments to expedite appointments and resolve pathway issues

We’re looking for a proactive team player with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and enjoy working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and track patients’ progress through the 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway, ensuring they follow the correct clinical journey
  • Identify and correct RTT clock issues, reporting updates and concerns to service leads
  • Collect and provide data in accordance with local reporting requirements
  • Take a proactive role in gathering national audit data at the local level
  • Oversee patient tracking processes to support timely diagnostics and treatment

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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