3737 - Senior Clerk - RTT Validation

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 July 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational and communication skills has arisen within the CBU 2 management team.

The role within the department is to ensure the accurate and relevant data validation to support the business and operational needs of the Clinical Business Unit (CBU) in conjunction with the Operational Support Manager and Service Manager.

This includes monitoring data quality, identifying patterns of non-compliance and assisting colleagues by highlighting areas of poor practice so the appropriate training and management can be delivered and in accordance with the Trust Access Policy to meet their activity targets.

The interview date for this role will be Monday 22nd July 2024.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role is to verify all aspects of data validation and accuracy for patients on RTT pathways within CBU2, including clock stops, clinic outcomes and patients on waiting list for surgery. This will include providing performance reports as required.

This will include diagnosing the causes of data errors and develop guidance materials to address them.

They will work closely with the Trust Data Quality team to improve quality of data recording

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

26 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3737E-06-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

A willingness to undertake training as required to deliver the duties of the post

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships
Exceptional organisational and planning skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise effectively in order to meet deadlines
Effective team-working skills
Proactive and innovative
Good attention to detail
Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Ability to exercise initiative and demonstrate innovative approaches within overall delegated responsibility and parameters
Competence user of Microsoft office packages

Desirable

Demonstrate a tactful understanding when dealing with a variety of staff and situations

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) including English Language at Grade C or above
NVQ Level 3 Administration or Customer Care/IT or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience
ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of operational administrative work within the NHS
A demonstrable understanding of the NHS 18 Week target and associated principles.
A demonstrable understanding of the NHS Cancer target and associated principles.
Relevant knowledge and experience of tracking patients through the18 week and cancer pathways
A demonstrable Understanding of the importance of data quality and the impact of poor quality on operational systems
Experience of delivering 1-1 training.

Desirable

Knowledge of the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data set
Experience of delivering group training.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job?
In order 100 words what do you think are the most important factors when working as part of a team?

Person Specification

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

A willingness to undertake training as required to deliver the duties of the post

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships
Exceptional organisational and planning skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise effectively in order to meet deadlines
Effective team-working skills
Proactive and innovative
Good attention to detail
Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Ability to exercise initiative and demonstrate innovative approaches within overall delegated responsibility and parameters
Competence user of Microsoft office packages

Desirable

Demonstrate a tactful understanding when dealing with a variety of staff and situations

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) including English Language at Grade C or above
NVQ Level 3 Administration or Customer Care/IT or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience
ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of operational administrative work within the NHS
A demonstrable understanding of the NHS 18 Week target and associated principles.
A demonstrable understanding of the NHS Cancer target and associated principles.
Relevant knowledge and experience of tracking patients through the18 week and cancer pathways
A demonstrable Understanding of the importance of data quality and the impact of poor quality on operational systems
Experience of delivering 1-1 training.

Desirable

Knowledge of the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data set
Experience of delivering group training.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job?
In order 100 words what do you think are the most important factors when working as part of a team?