RTT Validation Officer

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Worthing is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a position focused on RTT 18 week validation. Candidates must demonstrate strong self-motivation and attention to detail. The role includes both onsite and remote working responsibilities, offering a competitive salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 annually. Ideal candidates will have recent NHS experience and a solid understanding of databases.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexibility for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in an admin role within NHS/Healthcare in the last 2 years.
• Ability to manage workloads and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of NHS Medical Terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Validate and record patient data accurately.
• Ensure compliance with 18 weeks rules and definitions.
• Produce ad hoc reports as directed by the RTT Lead.

Skills

Attention to detail

I.T competence

Self-motivation

Team working

Education

4 GCSE's C or above including English and Mathematics

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Overview

Job summary

We are recruiting for a position based in our friendly and supportive team to work with all RTT 18 week validation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is able to work well both within a team as well as unsupervised home working with strong self motivation, confidence & an eye for detail. Once fully trained there will be a working pattern of 2 onsite and 3 days working from home (over 5 days, Monday to Friday on a rota basis) with working hours being between 08:00-17:00 (This is non negotiable and based at Worthing hospital. Please only apply if you live within commuting distance and can fulfil 2 days on site, with occasional extra days). Whilst full support will always be available you will need the motivation and strong self-discipline to manage your own assigned workload and escalate where necessary. Attention to detail is essential as you will be dealing with repetition where accuracy is key. You will need to be I.T competent and have experience with a variety of software.

NHS experience and medical terminology would be advantageous though not essential as full training will be given to the right person.

Previous applicant need not apply.

Main duties

• Using the appropriate Trust systems in place to capture and record accurate PTL data. Using their own initiative, supported by local guidance and the Access Policy to implement, analyse, interpret and apply judgements involving the 18 weeks rules and definitions to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring that patient records have the correct clock starts and clock stops, by validating and interpreting patient pathways from first outpatient appointment, through diagnostics, treatment planning and treatment. This may involve adjusting / correcting patient referrals where inaccurate data entries have been put in by divisions.
• Validating the weekly and monthly reports within agreed timescales.
• Monitor the PTLs to maintain accurate waiting times throughout the patient pathway
• Analyse data and produce ad hoc reports as directed by the RTT Lead.
• Ensure that divisional managers are aware in a timely manner of any previously unreported potential breaches of waiting times targets that are caused by validation.
• Highlight any systematic data recording errors or performance concerns to the RTT Lead.
• Monitor tertiary referrals for patients referred to or from another Trust for treatment.
• To respond to telephone queries regarding referral to treatment time information and data collection.
• Report to the RTT Lead any potential clinical governance issues, or complaints, to ensure they are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

Person Specification

Essential

• 4 GCSE's C or above including English and Mathematics
• To have worked within an admin based role within the NHS / Healthcare setting within the last 2 years
• I.T and systems database knowledge within the last two years
• Ability / demonstrate lone working and managing workloads / prioritise and work to timescales

Desirable

• NHS Medical Terminology
• RTT Validation experience
• Knowledge / understanding of patient pathways

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We\'re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: This information is available on the employer website.

Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number: 279-7389999-SEP25

Job locations: Worthing Hospital; Park View; Worthing; BN11 2AP

Job responsibilities (overview)

• Using the appropriate Trust systems in place to capture and record accurate PTL data. To develop specialist knowledge relating to Referral to Treatment processes and recommend areas for improvement across other departments and divisions. Using their own initiative, supported by local guidance and the Access Policy to implement, analyse, interpret and apply judgements involving the 18 weeks rules and definitions to ensure compliance.