Full job description18 Week Validation ClerkNHS AfC: Band 4Main area

Administrative Services
Grade

NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract

Fixed term: 6 years (Post expiry is 31st March 2027)
Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref

321-CORP-8199889-B4
Site

OUH Cowley
Town

Oxford
Salary

£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

20/09/2026 23:59
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 of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital , Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit
Job overviewThe 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 jobThe 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.
Working for our organisationOxford 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe 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 specificationEducationEssential criteria**Good general level of education and significant relevant experience

**Evidence of recent professional development

Experience and SkillsEssential criteria**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...

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