Patient Access Validator | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6101126/164-6101126 |
Summary
Do you want to play a key role in supporting patient pathways at NUH and preventing avoidable delays in care? Are you hard-working, organised and passionate in the work that you do? Are you looking for a challenge and the chance to be part of our Trust recovery from COVID? If so- this is the job for you!
These are key administrative roles to ensure that our patient pathways are robustly tracked and monitored. Working mainly from home, the post holder will use the Trust’s information systems to provide weekly and monthly comprehensive review and validation of inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
Although it would be beneficial if you have experience working at NUH or another NHS provider this is not essential to apply for the role. Instead we want to see applications from people who are highly motivated to make a difference to patient care, organised, conscientious, have an investigative approach to things, pay high attention to detail in everything they do, enjoy learning new things and can confidently navigate and extract information from a range of admin systems.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
These roles are a fantastic opportunity to join NUH and the NHS and develop your knowledge and understanding of patient pathways. They are an ideal role for future career progression within the NHS.
There are so many reasons to choose NUH as the place to start your NHS career.
Our commitment to patient safety and the fact that we're a leader in clinical excellence and outcomes.
Being part of a busy, dynamic Trust.
Making important contributions to the next generation through teaching, research and innovation; working with world leading clinical experts using state-of-the-art facilities and being at the forefront of utilising technology to improve patient care.
NUH is made up of thousands of passionate dedicated colleagues, from a variety of backgrounds and doing a wide range of jobs and roles, who are committed to providing great care for our patients.
Using the Trust Information systems (Medway PAS, NotIS, ERS and DHR) carry out weekly validation of inpatient and outpatient waiting lists to ensure the Trust’s Patient Access Policy is being adhered to and to ensure that all patient pathway data is accurate.
Using Medway PAS, NotIS, ERS and DHR information systems to complete and validate a varied range of reports to ensure your weekly/monthly submitted data is accurate for reporting at corporate level.
Investigate issues with pathways and amend Medway PAS to reflect the correct information in terms of pathway identifiers and RTT statuses.
Alert managers within the team of any data found which does not meet national data standards.
Report unresolved discrepancies/problems or potential breaches of national waiting time and other targets to the Service.
Use judgement and initiative to prioritise the importance/urgency of particular requests within specialty defined guidelines.
To have knowledge and understanding of operational processes, practices, protocols and new legislative changes in particular around 18 week pathway rules and RTT measurement.
To undertake other specialty specific duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures to facilitate the patient pathway in liaison with the Service.
To support staff in their understanding and application of the 18 week RTT pathway.
Share responsibility with line manager for own personal development.
Report on patient data in meetings as required.
Working from home the post holder will be required to work to tight deadlines under minimal supervision.
This is a great starting role and will give you all the skills to progress your NUH career.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024