About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and experienced person to apply for the role of RTT Validation and Tracking Clerk within the Patient Management Centre at Dudley Group NHS Trust on a permanent basis. We also have a secondment opportunity available. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and aspiring individual wishing to develop and progress their career.
The Dudley Group is committed to meeting and excelling all targets within the Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway. The successful applicant will effectively undertake validation duties within the team, in order to support the delivery of Trust and National RTT standards.
In order to succeed in this role, you will have experience of working in a hospital administration setting and be familiar with the RTT target. The ability to work in a team, meet deadlines, good communication skills and have an eye for detail are essential.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with the national RTT rules and the Trusts Access Policy the post holder will work with the Team Leader and Assistant Directorate Manager to validate and track patients along their 18 week pathway. This requires modifying data and information that is subsequently used to report on the Trusts achievement KPI's. The post holder will ensure a consistent approach is taken when validating pathways on the Patient Administration System (PAS). The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with administrative, secretarial and clinicians as part of the validation process.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Achieved English & Maths Grade C NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration Educated to GCSE level grade in an IT related qualification.
Knowledge & Training Essential
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, with attention to detail, in a busy office environment
Desirable
Knowledge of clinical information systems
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a team and on own initiative
Desirable
Previous experience of RTT
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Centafile
Third Avenue, Pensnett Trading Estate
Dudley
DY6 7XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)