Compliance and Assurance Analyst | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a data analysis role in the Compliance & Assurance Team. You will track patient pathways and ensure accurate data reporting to improve patient satisfaction and care. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This rewarding position offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Self-driven and detail-oriented individual.
• Ability to track and validate data accurately.
• Strong communication skills to connect with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Track patient pathways and ensure accurate data reporting.
• Validate RTT data and escalate inconsistencies.
• Assist in data collection for audit purposes.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Bi Portal

Prism

GI Tool

Job description

Overview

Are you a self-driven and detail-oriented individual, with passion for data analysis? Would you like to be a part of our hardworking Compliance & Assurance Team that takes passion in making a difference here at Lancashire Teaching Hospital? If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s the Role About?

In this unique role, you’ll track patient pathways from the referral through to their first stage of treatment, analysing large amounts of data each day to ensure every step is accurately reported onto our Patient Tracking Lists. Your attention to detail will ensure that all specialties we monitor have the critical information they need to meet national standards. It’s a fast-paced, rewarding role where your work will have an impact on patient satisfaction and care.

We’re not just focused on data and paperwork – We aim to create a positive work environment where each day offers new opportunities to learn and develop. Building strong relationships both within and outside our team is key to our success, so being able to connect and communicate with people from all backgrounds will be essential for this role.

Key duties

• Assist with improvement and developments in the timely capture of sound and accurate data across the Trust.
• To complete daily validation of 18 Weeks/RTT PTL database, update QCPR and identify and escalate risks to compliance.
• To validate 18 weeks breaches for admitted and non-admitted patients and update QCPR accordingly.
• Extract pathway information from clinical correspondence in shared electronic folders and on ALMA, Evolve, and Bluespiers or in paper notes.
• Use of appropriate computer packages including Bi Portal, Prism, GI Tool, to extract data for analytical purposes.
• To escalate inaccuracies, inconsistencies and gaps in RTT data collection.
• Action validation/exception reports as appropriate ensuring pathway information is obtained, corrected and issues escalated as required.
• To ensure all information relating to the patient RTT pathway is communicated effectively and by the most appropriate medium
• Actively promote the importance of the patient’s right to access services within the maximum wait times and support the understanding of the current 18 weeks RTT measures and standards.
• Escalate to senior staff all risks to potential breaches of RTT pathways identified as a result of analysis.
• Assist in the collection of data for audit purposes and support management teams to identify areas that require pathway improvements.
• Assist in ensuring that the working practices within the team effectively support achievement of the 18 week RTT measures and standards.
• Fulfil above functions by the efficient use of computerised systems, email and manual systems.
• Audit the effectiveness of procedural documentation to ensure practice matches procedure.
• Continual evaluation of the effectiveness of own work streams and their agreed timescales.
• Participate in planned rotation between sites as necessary.
• Take an active role in Team Meetings as required.

Please note that this advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025