Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a PA to a Deputy Divisional Director and 2Divisional Nurse Directors, Cancer services.  This role encompasses a wide range of PA and general secretarial duties including typing general correspondence, diary management, minute-taking and ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Cancer Services management offices.  In return you will be working at a leading Cancer Centre which prides itself on clinical excellence.  Working in a friendly but busy and demanding multi-disciplinary setting, you will need to be highly organised and able to work collaboratively with people at different levels.  A minimum of two years PA experience is required for the post.  For further information, please email [email protected].

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the day to day management and co-ordination of all administrative functions associated with the smooth, efficient and effective running of the Division.  The postholder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to one of the Deputy Divisional Directors and two Divisional Nurse Directors within the Cancer Services Division.   To provide ad hoc support to the other administrative staff with the management office.  The postholder also needs to act as a contact point for staff within the organisation and outside bodies as appropriate

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.