Data Quality & RTT Validator

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a proactive team member for RTT validation to track patients through the 18-week RTT pathway and help ensure timely access to diagnostics and care.

You will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, monitor patient pathways, perform data entry, and liaise with departments to resolve pathway issues, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE level with at least five grades at C or above.
• AMSPAR medical terminology Level 2 or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' progress through the RTT pathway and ensure timely visits.
• Identify and correct RTT clock issues and report to service leads.
• Collect data per local reporting requirements.
• Gather national audit data at local level.
• Oversee patient tracking to support diagnostics and treatment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE level with at least 5 at Grade C or above

AMSPAR medical terminology Level 2 or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient Administrative System

Job description

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

Subject to job matching

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the RTT Validation Team. This role is pivotal in tracking patients through the 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway, ensuring timely access to diagnostics and care.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the smooth progression of patients along their treatment journey. Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring patient pathways to ensure timely diagnosis and intervention
• Using multiple IT platforms to track and validate RTT data
• Performing accurate data entry and maintaining up-to-date records
• Liaising with various departments to expedite appointments and resolve pathway issues

We’re looking for a proactive team player with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. If you’re passionate about improving patient outcomes and enjoy working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track patients’ progress through the 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway, ensuring they follow the correct clinical journey
• Identify and correct RTT clock issues, reporting updates and concerns to service leads
• Collect and provide data in accordance with local reporting requirements
• Take a proactive role in gathering national audit data at the local level
• Oversee patient tracking processes to support timely diagnostics and treatment

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with at least 5 at Grade C or above
• AMSPAR medical terminology Level 2 or equivalent (Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists)
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic knowledge and understanding of 18 week RTT (referral to treatment) principles and implementation in an operational environment
• Basic understanding of all NHS access and performance targets
• Basic knowledge of NHS related legislation and codes of practice i.e data protection, confidentiality and freedom of information
• 18 week RTT training (referral to treatment)

Experience

• Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation within an administrative, operational environment
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Previous experience in the use of a Patient Administrative System or other relevant healthcare information systems
• Experience in the use of all programmes within the Microsoft Office suite
• Previous experience in implementing 18 week RTT policy in a similar administrative role