Job summary
This is a fixed-term Band 4 RTT Validation and PIFU Support Officer role within Thoracic Services until 31st March 2027. The primary focus of the role is the validation and management of RTT and DM01 patient pathways, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with national access standards.
Post holder responsible for analysing and interpreting patient pathway information, proactively tracking pathways, identifying delays, risks and data quality issues, and taking appropriate action to resolve or escalate these in line with national guidance. A good working knowledge of RTT and/or DM01 rules and validation processes is essential.
The post holder will work independently to prioritise workload and support delivery of access targets, while working collaboratively with clinical and operational teams to ensure patients progress through their pathways safely and in a timely manner.
In addition, the post holder will provide administrative support to Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) processes, representing approximately 10% of the role, ensuring patients are accurately recorded, monitored and able to access services when required.
The role requires proactive tracking of patient pathways across diagnostic and treatment stages. The post holder will identify delays, risks and potential breaches, prioritising pathways based on urgency and impact, and taking appropriate action to resolve issues or escalate concerns to clinical and operational teams.
Role profile banding is subject to consistency checking.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the comprehensive validation and management of RTT and DM01 patient pathways in line with national standards and Trust policies. This will include analysing and interpreting patient pathway information to determine the correct RTT status, including clock starts, stops and pathway outcomes, and ensuring all data recorded on Trust systems is accurate and up to date.
The post holder will investigate discrepancies, interpret information from multiple sources, and ensure patient records accurately reflect the care pathway in accordance with RTT and DM01 rules.
The post holder will be expected to maintain a high level of concentration when reviewing complex patient data and will handle sensitive information in line with confidentiality and information governance requirements. They will communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including responding to queries from patients and staff, sometimes requiring explanation of delays or pathway issues in a clear and sensitive manner.
In addition, the post holder will provide administrative support to Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways (approximately 10% of the role). This will include maintaining accurate patient records, monitoring system dashboards and alerts, managing queries, and assisting with patient-initiated contact and appointment requests. The post holder will also support the review of patients approaching pathway expiry and highlight concerns to clinical teams.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Details
- Date posted: 13 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 175-2627-CA1688
- Job locations: Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience within an NHS setting
- Experience of validating and managing patient pathways
- Working knowledge of RTT and/or DM01 standards and validation rules
- Experience using Patient Administration Systems (e.g. Lorenzo, Cerner)
- Experience working with data, including identifying and resolving data quality issues
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues
Desirable
- Experience of DM01 validation
- Experience supporting Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) pathways
- Experience within diagnostic or Thoracic services
- Experience using digital systems, dashboards or patient platforms
- Experience supporting reporting or audit activity
- Ability to identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Level 4 standard (e.g. NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent experience)
- Good standard of general education (e.g. GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent)
- Evidence of IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel)
Desirable
- A-levels or equivalent qualification
- RTT, access policy or data quality training
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Demonstrates commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- Works collaboratively and supports effective team working
- Acts with professionalism, integrity and accountability
- Demonstrates a proactive, organised and reliable approach to work
- Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately
- Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative in supporting service improvements
- Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
- Supports a positive and inclusive team culture
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