18 Week Validation Clerk

Job summary
The Corporate Elective Access Team is looking to recruit to a team of 18 week validations clerks. We are looking for well-organized, motivated individuals to join our team as an 18 weeks validation clerk. This is a full time position (37.5 hours) in a service that is delivered across all sites of the Oxford University Hospitals Trust

Main duties of the job
The Corporate Elective Access Team is looking to recruit to a team of 18 week validations clerks. We are looking for well-organized, motivated individuals to join our team as an 18 weeks validation clerk. This is a full time position (37.5 hours) in a service that is delivered across all sites of the Oxford University Hospitals Trust

The post holder will be required to understand the principles of the administration processes of 18 week patient pathways and have the ability to review/validate data to verify pathway accuracy. We are looking for a flexible member of staff who is able to function in a busy environment, offering training to staff across the Trust in relation to Elective Access standards, and in accordance with the Government Access Targets and the Trusts Patient Access Policy.

Due to the data entry/data quality nature of the post, the post holder requires an eye for detail and accuracy. The post holder will be expected to work with staff across the Trust to promote the importance of accurate 18 week data recording and to assist with 18 week training. Previous experience in an administration role will be required. Experience of using Cerner Millennium and an understanding of 18 weeks and elective access targets would be an advantage.

This role is a full time role Monday to Friday and hours can be agreed between 8am and 6pm, occasional working outside of these hours and weekend working may be required.

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities
The Corporate Elective Access Team is looking to recruit to a team of 18 week validations clerks. We are looking for well-organized, motivated individuals to join our team as an 18 weeks validation clerk. This is a full time position (37.5 hours) in a service that is delivered across all sites of the Oxford University Hospitals Trust

The post holder will be required to understand the principles of the administration processes of 18 week patient pathways and have the ability to review/validate data to verify pathway accuracy. We are looking for a flexible member of staff who is able to function in a busy environment, offering training to staff across the Trust in relation to Elective Access standards, and in accordance with the Government Access Targets and the Trusts Patient Access Policy.

Due to the data entry/data quality nature of the post, the post holder requires an eye for detail and accuracy. The post holder will be expected to work with staff across the Trust to promote the importance of accurate 18 week data recording and to assist with 18 week training. Previous experience in an administration role will be required. Experience of using Cerner Millennium and an understanding of 18 weeks and elective access targets would be an advantage.

This role is a full time role Monday to Friday and hours can be agreed between 8am and 6pm, occasional working outside of these hours and weekend working may be required.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Good general level of education and significant relevant experience
• Evidence of recent professional development

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Have substantial previous administrative experience within the NHS.
• Experienced knowledge of waiting list management
• Experience of dealing with stresses/upset individuals in an empathetic manner.
• Experience of clinical systems
• Experienced in using Cerner Millennium
• Experience of using Trust information systems
• Understanding of 18 week RTT pathways
• Experience of training staff in the use of systems
• Experience of achieving objectives in rapidly changing environments.
• Keen to further own training and development
• Ability to prioritise heavy workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Medical terminology
• Computer Literate with working knowledge of databases & spreadsheets.
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• Experience in collating, analysing and interpreting clinical datasets

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Hard working with a motivated enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong communication skills

Interpersonal/Communication
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide range of health professionals and as part of a team
• Diplomatic and able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and patients both verbally and in writing.
• Organized logical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of participating in "lifelong learning"

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.