Waiting List Co-ordination & Validation Officer

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 February 2025

Job summary

30 hours per week

Are you someone who likes problem solving and has a keen eye for detail? We are looking to recruit a part-time Waiting List & Validation Co-Ordinator to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department within Care Group 3 based at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be responsible for supporting the Directorate in delivering key performance targets by facilitating the proactive management and validation of patient pathways against Referral to Treatment (RTT) and diagnostic performance targets.

This role would suit someone who is thorough in their approach to work. You will work closely with the Service Managers and Service Support Managers in Care Group 3 and liaise with medical secretaries, theatre schedulers and clinical staff.

It is essential that the successful candidate has excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and also knowledge of 18 week Referral to Treatment pathways. Knowledge of Meditech and SystmOne would be an advantage.

It is important you have good communication skills and can work on your own initiative. Good planning and organisational skills are key for this role.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Samantha Priest Service Support Manager on 01709 424606 or Faye Marshall Service Manager on 01709 424245.

Main duties of the job

You will be part team of 3 waiting list and validation co-ordinators whose job role includes:

  • The production of weekly waiting lists with accurate up-to-date information
  • Tracking patients pathways on the 18 weeks RTT PTL and the cancer PTL.
  • Producing/circulating validating weekly and monthly reports within the division and from other NHS organisations.
  • To verify and update accurately patient data by cross checking information from a range of resources from patients letters to patient outcome summaries, so that error free records can be used as a reliable source of information.
  • Booking obstetric theatre procedures under the guidance of clinicians.
  • Assisting clinicians/medical staff with RTT pathway issues
  • Liaising with a variety of staff including clinicians, managers and administration staff on a daily basis.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-01-009

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent education to include English & maths
  • ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Desirable

  • Experience in using Meditech, ICE, SystmOne, ERS, Talking Point, Power BI and Excel

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of NHS policies
  • Experience of working with complex and sensitive information
  • Knowledge of NHS targets

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of producing reports in Excel and data analysis
  • Experience of accurately validating/reviewing 18 weeks PTL reports
  • Working to tight deadlines
  • Tracking and monitoring patient RTT pathways
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent education to include English & maths
  • ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Desirable

  • Experience in using Meditech, ICE, SystmOne, ERS, Talking Point, Power BI and Excel

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of NHS policies
  • Experience of working with complex and sensitive information
  • Knowledge of NHS targets

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of producing reports in Excel and data analysis
  • Experience of accurately validating/reviewing 18 weeks PTL reports
  • Working to tight deadlines
  • Tracking and monitoring patient RTT pathways

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Samantha Priest

s.priest1@nhs.net

01709424606

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-01-009

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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