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RTT Validator - job post

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
3.8 out of 5 stars
Taunton TA1 5DA
£28,392 - £31,157 a year - Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • £28,392 - £31,157 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Taunton TA1 5DA

Benefits

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  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Company pension

Full job description

The closing date is 3rd Sep 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 8th September 2026
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Job summary

Play a key role in ensuring patients receive timely care by keeping our RTT information accurate, reliable, and ready to support high quality treatment.

The RTT Validator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of patient pathway data relating to Referral to Treatment RTT waiting times, supporting the organisation in meeting national waiting time standards and delivering an excellent patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of RTT rules and NHS waiting time guidance, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. If you are driven, detail focused, and committed to upholding NHS standards, we would welcome your application and the positive impact you could bring to our service.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

Validation of RTT pathways ensuring accuracy of pathways against performance targets, using patient administration systems and hospital data to systems to locate the most up to date information.

Highlighting potential data quality concerns and provide education to other areas.

Providing RTT support to members of staff throughout the Trust

Track patients and highlight any delays to the relevant department

Attend meetings when required and liaise with Operational Managers highlighting potential breaches

Validate Inter-Provider-Transfer forms to ensure start date and RTT Status is correct before sending to receiving Trust

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About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Job description

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

GCSE English and Maths

Advanced IT skills on all Microsoft packages

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Desirable

Education to NVQ level and above that relates to post

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Experience
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Essential

Experience of using Excel or other data manipulation tools

Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and meet deadlines

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Desirable

Experience in an Operational or Information/ Performance type role

Experience of the NHS

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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For help with your application, contact:
Jessica Whatley

jessica.whatley@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935383189

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 4

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Salary
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£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-OR-5491

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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

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