Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust's Referral to Treatment (RTT) Team as a Pathway Coordinator.
The RTT Team leads at the hospital on the data assembly, validation and the redesign work required to achieve the national target and to ensure patients are seen and treated in a timely manner.
To undertake this role, you will need to have a positive and pro-active approach to work, have the ability to prioritise and be flexible in your approach when necessary.
You will also need to have a strong team working ethic, able to work on your own initiative and have excellent communication skills.
The Trust has adopted a hybrid-working model and will be considered once RTT training is complete which takes a few months.
Informal discussions are actively encouraged, if you would like to discuss the role further please see the below contact details.
Main duties of the job
- To validate RTT pathways, ensuring errors are identified and rectifie
- By using appropriate Trust systems to capture and record accurate dat
- To provide general administrative support to the RTT team
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure patient referral and outcome information held on the Trusts PAS system accurately reflects patients RTT times
- To review patient records and use information within to validate RTT data
- To promptly report any identified data quality issues or potential wait time breaches to the RTT Manager
- To liaise with relevant clinical teams to ensure quality of validation is consistent with clinical practice
- To work closely with the Information Department to understand data quality issues and the impact on RTT reporting
- Use PAS, Evolve, ICE to formulate 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 monitoring of the RTT target
- To participate in planned training events and to attend all mandatory training sessions as requested
- 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 are accurate at all times
- Respond to requesting Trust IPT requests
- To provide the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries on behalf of the RTT Team using own initiative & judgement to establish the validity and priority of the contact
- Assist with audits
- To undertake any other duty as requested by your manager which is essential to the smooth running of the RTT Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure patient referral and outcome information held on the Trusts PAS system accurately reflects patients RTT times
- To review patient records and use information within to validate RTT data
- To promptly report any identified data quality issues or potential wait time breaches to the RTT Manager
- To liaise with relevant clinical teams to ensure quality of validation is consistent with clinical practice
- To work closely with the Information Department to understand data quality issues and the impact on RTT reporting
- Use PAS, Evolve, ICE to formulate 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 monitoring of the RTT target
- To participate in planned training events and to attend all mandatory training sessions as requested
- 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 are accurate at all times
- Respond to requesting Trust IPT requests
- To provide the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries on behalf of the RTT Team using own initiative & judgement to establish the validity and priority of the contact
- Assist with audits
- To undertake any other duty as requested by your manager which is essential to the smooth running of the RTT Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Patient Access Strategy
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient pathway flows
Experience
Essential
- Able to utilise analysis to decide which of a range of options to choose
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
Desirable
- Further evidence of use of Excel including pivot tables
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the RTT target
Skills
Essential
- Able to identify patterns within regularly received data
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be self-motivated and proactive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Patient Access Strategy
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient pathway flows
Experience
Essential
- Able to utilise analysis to decide which of a range of options to choose
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
Desirable
- Further evidence of use of Excel including pivot tables
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the RTT target
Skills
Essential
- Able to identify patterns within regularly received data
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be self-motivated and proactive
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
