18-week RTT Team Leader

We are seeking a motivated and organised 18-week RTT Team Leader to support the delivery of elective care standards across the Trust. This is an important role within the Elective Care team, providing day-to-day leadership to the corporate RTT Validation Team and helping ensure patient pathways are accurately maintained in line with national Referral to Treatment rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

The post holder will oversee waiting list validation activity, support the management of Patient Tracking Lists, and work closely with clinical and operational teams to improve data quality, reduce pathway risks and support delivery against elective access standards. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidence in using information systems and the ability to support and guide a team working in a busy operational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with NHS administrative or operational experience who is looking to develop their leadership skills and contribute to improving patient access, pathway accuracy and elective care performance.

The post holder will provide day-to-day leadership to the corporate 18-week RTT Validation Team, ensuring patient pathways are accurately validated and managed in line with national RTT rules and the Trust Elective Access Policy.

Key duties will include:

• Managing and prioritising the daily work of the RTT Validation Team.
• Supporting accurate and timely validation of Patient Tracking Lists across the Trust.
• Ensuring patients are managed appropriately against 18-week Referral to Treatment standards.
• Working closely with clinical service managers, operational teams and team leaders to support effective pathway management.
• Identifying and escalating data quality issues, potential breaches and training needs.
• Producing and analysing reports to support validation, forecasting and service improvement.
• Supporting the delivery of elective care targets by helping maintain accurate waiting lists.
• Providing line management, supervision, training and development support to team members.
• Attending relevant meetings and providing updates on validation progress, risks and actions.
• Promoting high standards of administration, data quality, confidentiality and patient-focused working.

• People management experience
• 18-Week Referral to Treatment (RTT)/Trust Elective Access Policy
• Trust policies and procedures
• Advanced level of education (Educated to degree level / equivalent experience)
• Management experience/qualification