Patient Pathway Validator
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust's Referral to Treatment (RTT) team as a validator.
The successful applicants will need to assist in the validation of data used to measure the Trusts compliance with Referral to Treatment(RTT) national return.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For further information please contact John Yapp on 01691 404667 or email- John. Yapp@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Assist in the validation of data used to measure the Trusts compliance with Referral to Treatment (RTT) national return, ensuring any errors are identified and rectified in accordance to Department of Health and Local guidelines.
Using data provided by the Information Department, trace patients on the Trusts Patient Administration (PAS) and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems and validate clock start and stop times.
Using a set of established criteria, update PAS outcome fields for legacy patients to ensure they accurately reflect RTT wait times.
Support Trust staff to ensure admissions, discharges and appointment data is recorded on PAS within 48 hours.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.
Our latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care.
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Job responsibilities
To ensure that data is validated at all points on the patients pathway
To review patient records and use information within to validate RTT /Non-RTT data extracted from the PAS system and provided by the Information Team.
To input data collected on outcome forms onto the PAS system within 48 hours.
Ensure that patient admissions and discharges are recorded accurately and in a timely manner on the PAS system.
To promptly report any identified data quality issues or potential wait time breaches to the Validation Team manager/ Team Lead/ Data quality Lead.
To liaise with relevant staff to obtain information needed to appropriately validate pathways in accordance with 18 week/26 Weeks RTT Clock Rules. To action appropriately in order to prevent patients from breaching the 18/26-week target.
To support staff in their understanding and application of the 18-week/26 Week pathway and to act as a point of contact on any RTT related queries.
To work closely with the units, checking patient pathway details have been recorded accurately on our systems. To maintain an accurate record of the number of pathways validated and ensure comments are entered next to each record to efficiently act as an audit trail.
To support the Validation Team Leader/Manager in ensuring that all diagnostic and therapeutic elements of the pathway are captured and recorded. Also making sure that lead time is correct for patients on a Non-RTT pathway and no duplication are made.
To use and update multiple clinical information systems and databases to understand and track the patient pathways
To unravel patient pathways in an attempt to understand the various stages of the patients care and pathway.
To source, collect and validate accurate RTT/Non-RTT data in accordance with agreed practices and standards.
Support the Admissions staff and Ward Clerks in ensuring accurate and timely recording of admissions and discharges within 48 hours of the event.
Code of Conduct - All staff are expected to adhere to policies and procedures in the Trust which establish standards of good practice and follow any codes of conduct which are relevant to their own profession
To participate in planned training events and to attend all mandatory training sessions as requested.
To be able to apply the 18-week/ 26 Week rules to different patient pathways across a wide spectrum of specialities. Ensure the accurate and efficient validation of open pathways and Non-RTT pathways. This involves close working with clinical staff, local management teams, other validation staff, line manager and corporate information team.
To record accurately the reasons for patient breaching the 18/26 weeks standard and monitoring the overdue long term follow up patients.
Make decisions demonstrating specialist knowledge to support the production of high quality data on the Trusts PAS. Confirm the accuracy of the RTT data. Report accuracy issues back to the user in a structured and informative way, enabling the users to improve their knowledge of the patient pathways and data entry on PAS.
To collect additional data on an adhoc basis as required.
To plan and organise own work schedule with the use of appropriate planning aids, demonstrating good time management and ensuring anticipated difficulties in meeting deadlines are promptly reported.
Guide services in regular routine validation of waiting lists to ensure the waiting lists is accurate at all times.
Attend meetings as required within role to support the Validation Team Leader/Manager
To keep skills up to date and relevant in order to carry out appropriate tasks in relation to the core information systems and desktop applications.
To promote the department in a positive manner at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent as a minimum (to include Maths and English)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in an office environment. Use of computers
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Team player / able to work flexibly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry,
SY10 7AG
