RTT Administration Team Leader

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RTT Team Leader at a leading NHS trust in London. The role requires effective management of surgical pathways within a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring high-quality patient experiences and efficient service delivery. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and have previous NHS experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a busy NHS team.
• Knowledge of 18-week pathways.
• Previous experience in admissions or pathway coordination is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage RTT and validation processes related to patient pathways.
• Oversee a team of RTT Validators.
• Ensure accurate recording of Referral to Treatment Time.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centred approach

Stress management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and focused individual to join the GI Services Division.

The role is responsible for the careful management of surgical pathways, playing a key role in a busy elective service. The successful candidate will help deliver targets such as theatre utilisation, RTT compliance, and waiting list management.

The ideal candidate will have a patient-centred approach and experience working within a busy NHS team, with values aligned with the Trust’s core values.

The RTT Team Leader will actively manage RTT and validation processes related to patient pathways, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for both the multidisciplinary team and patients. This includes delivering high-quality administration, a positive patient experience, and excellent customer service.

The validation team ensures that the timeline data for patients on waiting lists (RTT and non-RTT, planned and open referrals) is accurate and reflects the patients' current position on the pathway.

This role requires liaison with colleagues across the Trust from all disciplines to support excellent clinical service. The post holder should have a good understanding of the Trust's Patient Access Policy, the 18-week RTT National Standards, and the national Cancer rules.

You will oversee a team of RTT Validators responsible for appropriate validation to ensure accurate recording of Referral to Treatment Time.

You will work closely with colleagues to provide a streamlined pathway for patients. You will be the patient point of contact for the full pathway from referral to treatment. The role is based at 250 Euston Road with a hybrid model (on-site and remote work).

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, a drive to improve patient experience, and knowledge of 18-week pathways. Previous experience in admissions or pathway coordination is advantageous.

You will handle stressful situations involving anxious or distressed patients with tact, diplomacy, and empathy, consistent with Trust values. You will also use developed communication skills to address patient concerns or complaints empathetically, finding solutions to reassure patients.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most complex NHS trusts, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, education, and research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• UCLH Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCLH at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialties in women’s health, cancer, infection, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our world-class support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net-zero health service. Our targets include achieving net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Sandeep Bharkar
Job Title: Service Manager
Email: [e-mail]