Referral to Treatment Validator

Job overview

We are delighted to welcome applicants to express interest in our vacant RTT Validator position in the Patient Access and Administration (PAA).

As a RTT Validator you will provide support across the specialties within the Care Organisations, ensuring that patients are closely tracked and monitored from point of referral to treatment initiation, to support a smooth outpatient journey. You will liaise with staff across all levels, internal to PAA, and externally via Divisional Directorate Managers. You will work independently and as part of a team to work towards locally-agreed targets, which collectively will support the RTT national target. The role will allow you to propel your career to new heights, as you will play an important part in the patients’ experience with the Care Organisations and maintain strong working relationships with senior staff members. PAA have a reputation for promoting professional and personal development and we welcome applicants who are driven by ambition and passion and want to proactively influence our patients’ pathways.

Whilst this role does not involve patient contact, you will be in a rewarding environment which strives to provide a positive impact on patient care.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be supporting the delivery of the Referral to Treatment (RTT) target. Working closely the 18 Weeks Manager, Booking Team and the Operational Management teams.
• The post holder will be responsible for tracking patients through their 18 week process to ensure that they are treated in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for the escalation of any potential issues/ problems in relation to RTT weeks to their line manager or relevant operational managers. They will undertake validation of patient pathways, in relation to the admitted and non-admitted performance.
• Responsible for highlighting any potential pathway breaches and ensuring these patients are fast tracked through the system.
• To work with the RTT Team Leader to ensure that policies and procedures are in place to deal with issues that arise in relation to RTT pathways.
• In conjunction with the RTT Team Leader, work with operational managers to forecast potential problems and identify appropriate solutions to these.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk