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Job summary

Main area
Data Validation
Grade
Band 4
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CORP-BA-0493
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£27,485 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/07/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

RTT Validator

Band 4

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Referral To Treatment (RTT) Validator to join our team based at our Basildon site.

Our fantastic Validation team are responsible for ensuring that the timeline data for patients on the waiting lists (RTT and non RTT, planned and open referrals) is accurate and appropriately reflects the patients’ current position on the pathway.

This role requires liaison with colleagues across the Trust from all disciplines and supports excellent clinical service to the patients. The team requires a validator to work with the existing validation team a to deliver accurate data quality and RTT support to colleagues across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will possess the skills and key competencies to support the needs of the department, as stipulated in the person specification.

You will need to be organised, diligent and have patient care as your primary concern. You should have a good understanding of RTT pathway rules as well as awareness and understanding of other national targets.

You will be required to have a professional and mature working attitude, and an ability to liaise with patients and staff.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information, please do refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

We look forward to your application. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Trained Validator

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant transferable skills or experience
Desirable criteria
  • Prior experience in data entry
  • Experience in communicating with a variety of stakeholders of all levels

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of RTT

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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Name
Rebecca Macklin
Job title
Service Delivery Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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