University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
RTT Validator
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RTT Validator
Urology RTT Validator – Job Description
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Urology team within Surgery.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The role focuses on Stroke Specialist Adaptations within 18-week RTT (Referral to Treatment) pathways to ensure compliance and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:
Data Validation & Compliance
- Use advanced specialist knowledge of 18-week RTT pathways to validate surgical patient journeys, ensuring all pathway events align with national RTT standards and UHS guidelines.
- Identify, investigate, and correct data quality issues within surgical RTT pathways, applying expertise in causes of poor data quality.
- Review, assess, update, and validate RTT data across UHS systems, including the Patient Administration System (PAS), to maintain accurate, complete, and clinically reflective records.
Accurate Pathway Management
- Interpret and apply complex RTT guidance to support high-quality data reporting, ensuring surgical services meet operational performance, waiting list management, and statutory compliance standards.
- Act as an RTT champion for Surgery, providing expert advice and training to clinical and administrative teams to improve data quality, consistency, and compliance.
- Proactively support continuous improvement, addressing recurring issues and collaborating with operational teams to enhance pathway accuracy.
Team Support & Auditing
- Work with clinical staff and operational teams to mitigate 18-week RTT breaches, ensuring patients meet treatment targets.
- Provide 1-to-1 training, mentoring, and RTT-related guidance, acting as the key contact for pathway inquiries.
- Audit RTT data accuracy, reporting discrepancies in structured, constructive feedback to improve data entry.
- Assist in training new team members and covering colleagues during leave/absence to ensure workflow continuity.
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Process Improvement
- Collaborate with the Outpatients Administration Centre to review working practices, introduce efficiencies, and resolve operational challenges.
- Contribute to SOPs, policy improvements, and process updates to enhance departamental service delivery.
- Support internal audits and ad-hoc reporting to reinforce UHS performance standards.
What Working at University Hospital Southampton Offers
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth within one of England’s largest acute teaching NHS trusts.
- A living location (Southampton) with easy access to major transport links, offering a perfect balance between work and lifestyle (New Forest, South Downs, Jurassic Coast nearby).
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, family, studies, or wellbeing.
- A culture that values inclusivity, diversity, and anti-discrimination, fostering a positive and empowering environment where everyone can thrive.
Person Specification (Qualifications, Skills & Experience)
Essential Criteria
Education & Experience
- GCSE (A-C / 4-9) level* in English and Mathematics.
- A-Level or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care, or equivalent certifications in administrative roles.
- Ability to attain and apply knowledge of UHS 18-week pathways, national RTT rules, and NICE guidelines.
- Prior experience validating RTT pathways across multiple specialties, preferably with Level 3 PPW (Patient Pathway Workforce) training.
- Demonstrated ability to manipulate Trust IT systems, including PAS and patient data systems.
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Personality & Skills
- Keenness to adapt, motivating a "can-do" attitude in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, capable of liaising with varied stakeholders (clinical teams, admin staff, management).
- Competence in interpreting complex RTT rules and making data-driven decisions.
- Flexibility and resilience to manage fluctuating workloads without direct supervision.
Desirable Criteria
- Prior experience in training clinicians or administrative teams on RTT standards and data compliance.
Apply now: UHS Trust Careers Page (Social media links: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Diversity & Inclusion Note: We proudly champion individuality, embrace diversity, and are committed to an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory culture. Our aim is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive workforce where every contribution is valued. All applicants are encouraged to join us.
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