Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join the Pathology team at the Royal Marsden in Sutton, supporting Pathology Managers and the Quality Team. The successful applicant will be IT literate, have excellent communication skills and able to prioritise and organise a busy and varied workload. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the Pathology leadership team in the provision of a timely and efficient pathology service. They will undertake administrative duties across Pathology to support both business as usual but also new innovation projects. The post holder must be able to take responsibility for working alone and as part of a team to achieve necessary performance levels. The post-holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative support service to the department, including secretarial, clerical and general office and diary management tasks. Attention to detail is essential and the post holder must be able to work to high standards, following defined protocols. About us The post holder will support the Pathology leadership team in the provision of a timely and efficient pathology service. They will undertake administrative duties across Pathology to support both business as usual but also new innovation projects. The post holder must be able to take responsibility for working alone and as part of a team to achieve necessary performance levels. The post-holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative support service to the department, including secretarial, clerical and general office and diary management tasks. Attention to detail is essential and the post holder must be able to work to high standards, following defined protocols. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-SA036 Job locations The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To support the department by organising and attending meetings where necessary, circulating papers and taking minutes Organise own work tasks or activities and performs duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior staff for support. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Use of Microsoft office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Use of external and Trust IT systems (Epic, iPassport, Datix) Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To support the department by organising and attending meetings where necessary, circulating papers and taking minutes Organise own work tasks or activities and performs duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior staff for support. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others. Use of Microsoft office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Use of external and Trust IT systems (Epic, iPassport, Datix) Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to write clearly Evidence of intermediate IT skills including basic data analysis and data entry accuracy Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology Personal Qualities Essential Ability to undertake a support role Able to follow written instructions Attention to detail & accuracy Experience Essential Educated to GCSE/O-Level standard or equivalent qualification/experience Good understanding of task prioritisation & demonstration of practice Desirable Basic understanding of quality management & experience of delivering good quality of service Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to write clearly Evidence of intermediate IT skills including basic data analysis and data entry accuracy Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology Personal Qualities Essential Ability to undertake a support role Able to follow written instructions Attention to detail & accuracy Experience Essential Educated to GCSE/O-Level standard or equivalent qualification/experience Good understanding of task prioritisation & demonstration of practice Desirable Basic understanding of quality management & experience of delivering good quality of service 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 details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)