RTT Validator

Interpret the information from medical records, clinical letters and other Trust systems including CareFlow, Fusion and Dragon Medical Workflow Manager that contain patient information and clinical details to make a judgement on the true situation of the patients 18 RTT Pathway.

Validate, correct and update the patients 18-week RTT Pathway in CareFlow via the EPR and/or other areas of functionality using advanced functionality specific to the role-based access of an RTT Validator.

Analyse and make informed decisions regarding patient pathways and activities from viewing electronic clinical notes and medical record notes.

Understand Microsoft Excel to a higher level to be able to interpret reports that are provided to determine the themes of patient data validations, often within or creating Pivot tables.

Identify, amend and investigate inaccuracies within CareFlow on any part of the patient's pathway and/or waiting times and be able to assess when and where it is necessary to raise queries that require a higher level of validation.

Acquire a high level of expertise in 18-week RTT rules and guidance and the Trust's Access Policy.

Acquire and maintain knowledge within the three Divisions of Surgery, Medicine and Women's & Children's Services.

The job description covers the major tasks to be carried out and the level of responsibilities to which the post-holder will work.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

NVQ 3

Essential: - NV3 Level; - GCSE A-C; - Substantive experience in a Data Quality/Validation role

IT

Demonstrates understanding of RTT principles

Essential: - Previous experience with RTT; - NHS Experience; - Able to clearly articulate what RTT is

Approach

Essential: - Proactive in Approach; - Confident in communication verbal and IT; - Continuous Development