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Job summary

Main area
Administrative & Clerical
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 8 months (N/A)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref
188-AC030325-A
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£27937- £30162 per annum pro rata
Closing
20/01/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

RTT Pathway Validator

Band 4

Job overview

The vacancy is Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Surgical Care Group at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our validations team.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Surgical Care Group are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an RTT validator. Post holders will use their advanced, expert knowledge of 18-week pathways to validate patient pathways and ensure accuracy in reporting, and ensure data quality issues are identified and corrected.

Other duties will include: Pro-actively escalate potential breaches and other issues according to the department escalation guidelines, support staff in their understanding and application of the 18 week pathway providing 1 to 1 training and mentoring and act as a point of contact on any RTT related queries.

We are looking for someone with administrative experience who can demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures relating to 18-week pathways and RTT validation processes who is willing to work towards applying these rules across a wide spectrum of specialities.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades 4-9 (A*-C)
  • A Level / NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or relevant equivalent experience
  • Capable of attaining knowledge of the full range of organisational policies and procedures relating to 18-week pathways
  • Capable of attaining experience in the RTT validation process, acquired through training and relevant experience. Able to validate across a range of different specialties
  • Willing to work towards applying the 18 week rules to different patient pathways across a wide spectrum of specialities
  • To work towards being an expert in the use of the Trust’s patient information systems
  • Capable of building in depth experience of using full range of Trust IT systems and patient data systems and Level 3 PPW training
  • Significant administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
  • Demonstrable experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information under GDPR
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of training people / teams in national standards

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ami Kennett
Job title
Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02381 203015
Additional information

Ami Kennett, Operations Manager or George Muldowney, Access Manager
[email protected] or [email protected]
Tel: 02381 203015

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