Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work as a Full-time Validation Officer / Team Leader in the newly designed Gynaecology Outpatient Booking POD in the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. You will be responsible for the Validation of both RTT and non-RTT waiting lists and its stages for Gynaecology. You will also be responsible for the line management of the outpatient booking clerks. You will need excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure, have a good knowledge of the RTT rules and be an experienced Welsh PAS user.
Working to the Gynaecology Directorate, you will be well supported and encouraged to develop in this role.
This post is for 37.5 hours a week.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for validating outpatient, treatment and follow up waiting lists within the Directorate to support the achievement of organisational objectives and key Welsh Government targets.
2. Administratively validate waiting lists of patients with open referral to treatment (RTT) pathways, determine the correct RTT clock status for each and update the UHB system, in order to ensure the RTT position is accurately reported.
3. Responsible for the line management of the outpatient booking team, managing annual leave and sickness.
4. Support the Service Administration Manager, liaising with departments involved in providing care and core services to ensure that planned patient treatment progresses smoothly and in a timely manner; supporting performance management and initiatives within the Directorate.
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Date posted
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-AC582-1224-C
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Educated to NVQ 3 level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge
* Relevant practical experience incorporates the use of WPAS Administration System and Clinical Workstation for recording or validating of clinical activity.
* Previous experience of, or exposure to, validation elements required to maintain accurate patient pathways on Myrddin.
Desirable
* ECDL
* RTT on-line training
* Other Health Board IT application experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience of clerical work within NHS environment.
* Experience of working with patient identifiable data
Desirable
* Waiting list and booking experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to work independently within guidelines and policies
* Ability to prioritise own workload and to meet deadlines
* Ability to relay information correctly
* Good standard of keyboard skills essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr