Data Quality and RTT Validator

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

Hours per week: 37.5

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.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

(subject to job matching)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

209-A-26-8337063

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level with at least 5 at Grade C or above
• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 18 week RTT training (referral to treatment)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation within an administrative, operational environment
• Experience of working to tight deadlines

Desirable

• 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

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level with at least 5 at Grade C or above
• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 18 week RTT training (referral to treatment)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation within an administrative, operational environment
• Experience of working to tight deadlines

Desirable

• 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

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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).

Additional information

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level with at least 5 at Grade C or above
• NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification / experience

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 18 week RTT training (referral to treatment)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation within an administrative, operational environment
• Experience of working to tight deadlines

Desirable

• 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

Further Information

Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.