About this role
Job summary
The RTT Service Manager is the Trust's senior operational lead for the delivery of all 18-week Referral-to-Treatment (RTT) standards and associated elective access performance. The post holder is responsible for ensuring accurate, consistent and compliant RTT pathway management across all specialties, supported by high-quality data, robust governance arrangements and effective operational coordination.
Working in close partnership with clinical leads, divisional teams, outpatient services, booking teams and corporate performance functions, the RTT Service Manager provides expert oversight, assurance and specialist advice on RTT processes. They lead Trust-wide recovery and improvement plans for RTT, manage and oversee RTT PTLs, direct validation activity, and support demand and capacity modelling to inform operational decision-making. The role requires the ability to interpret complex and sometimes conflicting performance information, apply sound judgement where data is incomplete or rapidly changing, and provide clear advice and escalation to senior leaders.
Main duties of the job
RTT Leadership and Performance Deliver
Provide Trust-wide leadership for all operational aspects of RTT, including pathway integrity, validation and recovery actions. Ensure delivery of national 18-week standards and compliance with the Trust Access Policy. Lead the daily/weekly management of PTLs, ensuring timely escalation of risks, breaches and bottlenecks. Work with Directorates to resolve capacity gaps and unblock pathway constraints. Data Quality and Assurance Oversee all RTT validation processes (routine, backlog, pre-submission, harm reviews). Ensure data accuracy within EPR, MDT systems, diagnostic systems and RTT tracking tools. Work with BI teams to develop, maintain and validate RTT dashboards and reporting. Provide assurance for internal and external audits, including NHSE submissions and ad-hoc reviews. Line manage RTT leaders and Technical Validators, including recruitment, training, supervision and performance management.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification.
Interview date: TBC
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Line managing a team
Knowledge Essential
Experience with managing RTT for the Trust
Desirable
Familiar with Cerner Millenium Writing report for committees
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.
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)