Band 4 Patient Pathway Tracker

Job overview

The trauma and orthopaedics service at BHRUT is looking for a highly motivated individual to join their team as a RTT validator. This is a very integral role to the running of the service and the ideal candidate will already have knowledge and a clear understanding of the referral to treatment process.

An understanding of the importance of maintaining the patient pathway, experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of NHS I.T systems are also essential to the role. You will also need to have good communication skills as you will be liaising with various departments, consultants and doctors, as well as patients on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Referral to Treatment Target, working closely with several key stakeholders including the Outpatients Service Manager, Booking and Scheduling Team and the Operational Management teams.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking appropriate tracking to ensure that the Referral to Treatment Time is accurately recorded and next action has been booked to avoid delays in treatment.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that any potential breaches are escalated for ‘fast tracked’ through the system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.