6 Week Diagnostic Pathway Validator

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for someone with a “can-do” attitude who is confident in decision making, self-motivated and has the ability to produce and manipulate accurate reports. The post holder will be required to build and sustain relationships with a multidisciplinary team and help to develop their understanding of 18 Week RTT performance metrics and pathways.

A key part of the role will be familiarity with Microsoft Excel & Power BI software, in addition to demonstrating the ability to populate spreadsheets using advanced formulas. Familiarity with Trust’s Electronic Health Records System (EPIC) is also desirable for the role.

The post holder will be a pathway validator dedicated to the Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology with an objective to accurately track patient pathways and manage waiting times. The validator will work alongside colleagues in Neuroradiology, outpatient and surgical admissions teams. They will work under guidance and be managed by the Administration Team Leader and Neuroradiology Operations Manager.
- To ensure appropriate and accurate recording of 6-week pathways within Neuroradiology as per the 6-week RTT Clock Rules.
- The post holder will be responsible for detailed validation of both inpatient and outpatient pathways adhering to Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times and in accordance to Department of Health RTT guidelines. Specific emphasis on the 6-week diagnostic targets as it relates to Neuroradiology.
- To ensure appropriate and accurate recording of RTT pathways in accordance to 6-week diagnostic Clock Rules and Local patient access policy.
- To assess, analyse, interpret and adjust information recorded on the Trust’s main EHRS system for the purpose of ensuring transparent accuracy of data throughout patient pathway.
- To liaise with relevant staff to obtain information needed to appropriately validate pathways in accordance with 6-week diagnostic Clock Rules. To communicate back to Divisional Management Teams where management action is required to sort pathway issues.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.



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