The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Validation and Data Quality Officer

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

As a Lead RTT Validation & Data Quality Officer at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of patient pathway data and supporting the delivery of high-quality elective care services. Based within Corporate Operations, this role is central to monitoring and validating Patient Tracking Lists (PTLs), ensuring compliance with national Referral to Treatment (RTT) standards, and providing expert advice to clinical and operational teams.

You will take the lead in coordinating validation activity across services, supporting the development of standard operating procedures, and delivering training to staff on RTT rules and data quality. Working closely with operational managers, data quality teams, and the Business Intelligence team, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives and provide assurance to senior leaders through high-quality reporting and analysis.

This is a fast-paced, detail-focused role requiring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to influence colleagues across the Trust. While primarily based at Rotherham Hospital, flexibility to work across sites may be required to meet service needs.

If you are passionate about improving data quality, thrive on problem-solving, and want to make a measurable impact on patient care and waiting time performance, we encourage you to join our dedicated team.

30 hours per week, over Monday - Friday.

Main duties of the job

This role is about driving excellence in data quality and ensuring patients receive timely, safe and effective care through accurate pathway management. You will be the go-to expert for RTT rules and data quality, supporting colleagues across services with clear guidance, training and insight. It takes a highly analytical thinker with exceptional attention to detail, but equally someone who can communicate complex issues in a way that builds confidence and understanding at every level.

Youll need resilience, curiosity and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and focus. Success in this role comes from a blend of technical skill, collaborative working and a passion for making data meaningful in improving patient care.

In return, you will join a supportive team where your expertise will be valued and your development encouraged. You will have the opportunity to influence Trust-wide improvements, contribute to key programmes such as elective recovery, and gain exposure to senior leaders and decision-making. Working with us means being part of a culture that values compassion, respect and accountability, and where your work directly impacts patients, even if you dont meet them face-to-face.

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 don't 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 colleagues are key to our 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

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Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-08-111

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

Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge and understanding of waiting times pathway management.
Understanding of information systems within the NHS that are relevant to the management of waiting times including Cerner.
Understanding of data quality standards

Desirable

Knowledge of Infoflex, MediTech and other pathway management systems.
Knowledge of NHS Data Standards, particularly in relation to waiting times rules and procedures.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of validation and pathway management processes.
Experience of preparing data for internal and external reporting.
Demonstrable evidence of delivery of data quality improvement plans.
Contribution to the development or review of procedures and guidance used within a service or department.
Delivery of local training sessions or 1:1 support to staff on RTT and data quality processes.
Experience supporting team development or contributing to staff induction or training.

Desirable

Experience of process mapping to understand, improve and document processes.
Experience of managing projects to deadlines.
Experience of working within or coordinating activities of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

Relevant higher professional and/or academic qualification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge and understanding of waiting times pathway management.
Understanding of information systems within the NHS that are relevant to the management of waiting times including Cerner.
Understanding of data quality standards

Desirable

Knowledge of Infoflex, MediTech and other pathway management systems.
Knowledge of NHS Data Standards, particularly in relation to waiting times rules and procedures.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of validation and pathway management processes.
Experience of preparing data for internal and external reporting.
Demonstrable evidence of delivery of data quality improvement plans.
Contribution to the development or review of procedures and guidance used within a service or department.
Delivery of local training sessions or 1:1 support to staff on RTT and data quality processes.
Experience supporting team development or contributing to staff induction or training.

Desirable

Experience of process mapping to understand, improve and document processes.
Experience of managing projects to deadlines.
Experience of working within or coordinating activities of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to relevant degree level or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

Relevant higher professional and/or academic qualification.

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.