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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an RTT Validator to join the team at Colchester and Ipswich Hospital on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that patient journeys are efficiently managed in line with national guidelines and local targets.
The Role
As an RTT Validator, you will play a crucial role in the proactive monitoring and management of the 18-week referral-to-treatment (RTT) pathway. This position requires close collaboration with clinical services and administrative staff to ensure accurate and timely recording of data on the relevant patient administration systems (PAS). Your work will directly contribute to improving patient care by ensuring adherence to national RTT requirements and local performance targets.
- Validate RTT pathways comprehensively to ensure compliance with national guidelines.
- Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure data accuracy on NHS electronic patient record (EPR) systems.
- Monitor patient journeys to ensure they are processed efficiently and in line with governance standards.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?
- Make a tangible impact on patient care by ensuring timely and accurate management of referral-to-treatment pathways.
- Benefit from a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional development and continuous learning.
- Join an organisation committed to fostering diversity, equity, and progression opportunities for all team members.
About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£2,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NDD-000204
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
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