About this role
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants to manage a well-established RTT Data Quality Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
The successful applicant will play a key role supporting the Head of Access and Performance managing the team of RTT Data Quality Validators and Trackers and ensure that data is validated at all points on the patients' pathways in line with RTT Suite of Rules. To support data collection, attendance, and delivery in key meetings
This post will be a key role in supporting and assisting the Trust to achieve the 18 Week targets set by the Government that electronically tracks the care delivered to each patient during their visits to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Access and Performance, the post holder will work with key operational colleagues to manage and co-ordinate delivery of 18 weeks, prospectively tracking patients through their 18-week journey, highlighting exceptions and issues of concern as appropriate. The post holder will also provide 18 weeks' knowledge, support, guidance and training to staff across the Trust.
This post will form part of the RTT Data Quality Team.
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of RTT validators and trackers to ensure that the Referral to Treatment Time is accurately recorded.
This role requires liaison with colleagues across the Trust from all disciplines and supports excellent clinical service to the patients. The post holder will have a good working knowledge and understanding of the 18-week RTT National Standards.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Access and Performance to support the preparation and were required the delivery within key meetings.
The Post holder will deputise for the Head of Access and Performance in times of absence.
This post will play a key role in supporting the Head of Access and Performance in checking and signing off any relevant submissions.
Support the Head of Access and Performance in developing and maintaining the Trust's Access Policy
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities areavailable in the full Job Description and Person Specification which youcan find on the right -hand side of the advert page
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Detailed knowledge of the NHS RTT rules and guidance Understanding of NHS performance standards Proven track record in a supervisory or managerial role Experience of using patient information systems
Desirable
General administrative and clerical experience Track record of supervisory role Experience of validation of patient pathways
Qualifications Essential
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of management training or leadership development
Desirable
IT qualification, e.g. NVQ, CLAIT, ECDL
skills, knowledge & competencies Essential
oIT literate with good keyboard skills oGood interpersonal skills (Ability to provide support to others) oAbility to deliver information at Key performance meetings oGood organisation skills (ability to prioritise workload) oGood communication skills (telephone / email / written / verbal)
Desirable
Ability to converse with staff from all areas, such as clinical and admin staff Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products including the ability to create look up tables in Excel Awareness of the Technical Validation Programme and relevant Priority codes
specific role requirements Essential
Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills Ability to demonstrate accurate inputting and retrieval of data Awareness of the need to maintain confidentiality. Conscientious approach to work and self-motivating. oGood team worker and able to work effectively as part of a team Good team worker and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience in distributing workloads to team members as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Warrington and Halton
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)