Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Compliance and Assurance Analyst
Closing date: 20 May 2026
Are you a self‑driven and detail‑oriented individual, with passion for data analysis?
Would you like to be a part of our hardworking Compliance & Assurance Team that takes passion in making a difference here at Lancashire Teaching Hospital? If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
What's the Role About?
In this unique role, you'll track patient pathways from the referral through to their first stage of treatment, analysing large amounts of data each day to ensure every step is accurately reported onto our Patient Tracking Lists. Your attention to detail will ensure that all specialties we monitor have the critical information they need to meet national standards. It's a fast‑paced, rewarding role where your work will have an impact on patient satisfaction and care.
We're not just focused on data and paperwork – we aim to create a positive work environment where each day offers new opportunities to learn and develop. Building strong relationships both within and outside our team is key to our success, so being able to connect and communicate with people from all backgrounds will be essential for this role.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist with improvement and developments in the timely capture of sound and accurate data across the Trust.
* Complete daily validation of the 18 Weeks/RTT PTL database, update QCPR and identify and elevate compliance risks.
* Validate 18 weeks breaches for admitted and non‑admitted patients and update QCPR accordingly.
* Extract pathway information from clinical correspondence in shared electronic folders and on ALMA, Evolve, and Bluespiers or in paper notes.
* Use appropriate computer packages including Bi Portal, Prism, GI Tool, to extract data for analytical purposes.
* Escalate inaccuracies, inconsistencies and gaps in RTT data collection.
* Action validation/exception reports as appropriate ensuring pathway information is obtained, corrected and issues escalated as required.
* Ensure all information relating to the patient RTT pathway is communicated effectively by the most appropriate medium.
* Actively promote the importance of the patient’s right to access services within the maximum wait times and support understanding of the current 18 weeks RTT measures and standards.
* Escalate to senior staff all risks to potential breaches of RTT pathways identified as a result of analysis.
* Assist in the collection of data for audit purposes and support management teams to identify areas that require pathway improvements.
* Assist in ensuring that the working practices within the team effectively support achievement of the 18 week RTT measures and standards.
* Fulfil above functions by the efficient use of computerised systems, email and manual systems.
* Audit the effectiveness of procedural documentation to ensure practice matches procedure.
* Continual evaluation of the effectiveness of own work streams and their agreed timescales.
* Participate in planned rotation between sites as necessary.
* Take an active role in team meetings as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to A‑Level standard (or equivalent experience).
* Educated to Degree Level.
Knowledge
* Previous experience of analysing and interpreting data.
* Experience of working within a team.
* Administration experience.
* Medical terminology knowledge.
* Operational knowledge of QCPR.
* Knowledge of the referral to treatment standards.
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.
Employer Name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
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