RTT Validation Clerk

at  The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust’s Referral to Treatment (RTT) team as a validator.
The successful applicants will need to assist in the validation of data used to measure the Trusts compliance with Referral to Treatment
(RTT) national return.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
Whether you’re starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience – we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
For further information please contact John Yapp on 01691 404667 or email- John. Yapp@nhs.net
Assist in the validation of data used to measure the Trusts compliance with Referral to Treatment (RTT) national return, ensuring any errors are identified and rectified in accordance to Department of Health and Local guidelines.
Using data provided by the Information Department, trace patients on the Trusts Patient Administration (PAS) and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems and validate clock start and stop times.
Using a set of established criteria, update PAS outcome fields for legacy patients to ensure they accurately reflect RTT wait times.
Support Trust staff to ensure admissions, discharges and appointment data is recorded on PAS within 48 hours.
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care.
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Job Purpose Main Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure patient referral and outcome information held on the PAS system accurately reflects patients RTT times.
To review patient records and use information within to validate RTT data extracted from the PAS system and provided by the Information Team.
To input data collected on RTT outcome forms onto the PAS system within 48 hours.
Ensure that patient admissions and discharges are recorded accurately and in a timely manner on the PAS system.
To promptly report any identified data quality issues or potential wait time breaches to the RTT Tracking Coordinator.
On an ongoing basis liaise with appointments staff, medical secretaries, ward clerks and reception staff to support the collection and recording of accurate RTT data.
To work closely with the Information Department to understand data quality issues and the impact on RTT reporting.
To support the RTT Validation Team Manager in ensuring that all diagnostic and therapeutic elements of the pathway are captured and recorded.
Use patient notes, existing databases, PAS, EPR, and CRIS to formulate patient pathway data on individual patients.
To unravel patient pathways in an attempt to understand the various stages of the patients care and pathway.
To source, collect and validate accurate RTT data in accordance with agreed practices and standards.
To support the Appointments and Medical Secretarial staff in ensuring accurate and timely ‘caching up’ of outpatient clinics.
Support the Admissions staff and Ward Clerks in ensuring accurate and timely recording of admissions and discharges within 48 hours of the event.
Code of Conduct - All staff are expected to adhere to policies and procedures in the Trust which establish standards of good practice and follow any codes of conduct which are relevant to their own profession
To participate in planned training events and to attend all mandatory training sessions as requested.
To support the monitoring of the 18 week target.
To record accurately the reasons for patient breaches.
To collect additional data on an adhoc basis as required.
To plan and organise own work schedule with the use of appropriate planning aids, demonstrating good time management and ensuring anticipated difficulties in meeting deadlines are promptly reported.
Guide services in regular routine validation of waiting lists to ensure the waiting lists is accurate at all times.
To keep skills up to date and relevant in order to carry out appropriate tasks in relation to the core information systems and desktop applications.
To promote the department in a positive manner at all times

Please refer the Job description for details