The RTT Validation team are responsible for ensuring that all data records relating to Referral to Treatment Times (RTT) for patients are accurate, up to date, and reflect national and local policies. This covers both admitted and non-admitted elective care and is used to support the trust to manage its critical access targets relating to 18 weeks. To provide day-to-day line management for the RTT team including recruitment, appraisals and continuous professional development for all admin staff. Support the Management team (RTT & Elective Care Manager and Service Manager) in delivering the Trusts key performance targets through effective and flexible use of physical resources to minimise waste. To liaise with the trust specialities, to facilitate improvements in quality of care using lessons learned from validation findings. The post holder will have a good working knowledge of the Trust Access policy and the 18 week RTT National Standards.