Job summary Medical PA role available in the Breast Medical Oncology Department to help support consultants in their NHS and PP service. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an efficient secretarial / Scheduling service to a consultant team within the Clinical Unit. They will liaise with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, with other internal departments and external agencies to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. Main duties of the job The role of the Medical P.A. is key to the efficient management of the consultant firm. Patient access to healthcare professionals and subsequent treatment planning in the specialist hospital setting relies upon well-co-ordinated organisational and administrative support. The role of the Medical P.A. has been introduced at the Trust to strengthen the secretarial service, and this job description outlines the responsibilities that the post is likely to encompass. However, a number of the posts differ in their emphasis depending upon the size of the consultant's clinical practice and administrative team, and whether he / she also has an Administrative P.A. and / or a Medical Secretary(s). About us 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. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-C193 Job locations 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. The difference between the role of a Medical P.A. and that of a Medical Secretary is the level of responsibility. To undertake a Medical P.A. position, the post holder will need to either: Be the only secretarial member of staff working for the consultant, and hence will be required to cover a wide range of duties incorporating diary management and the co-ordination of all clinical / administrative / academic work. Or: Take the lead role in the organisation of a consultants clinical practice (including the line management of other secretarial staff) where the size of the consultants practice justifies more than one member of staff to support it. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Medical P.A. service. He/she will liaise with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, and with internal departments and external agencies to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The difference between the role of a Medical P.A. and that of a Medical Secretary is the level of responsibility. To undertake a Medical P.A. position, the post holder will need to either: Be the only secretarial member of staff working for the consultant, and hence will be required to cover a wide range of duties incorporating diary management and the co-ordination of all clinical / administrative / academic work. Or: Take the lead role in the organisation of a consultants clinical practice (including the line management of other secretarial staff) where the size of the consultants practice justifies more than one member of staff to support it. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Medical P.A. service. He/she will liaise with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, and with internal departments and external agencies to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. Person Specification Education Essential Good general education, educated to GCSE level or equivalent Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Desirable Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers and Receptionists (AMSPAR) qualified or equivalent European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Equivalent Experience Essential Substantial previous medical secretarial experience Experience of diary management. Desirable Previous experience of training other secretarial staff Previous experience of managing/ supervising staff Skills Essential Audio typing skills (60 wpm min.) Understanding of medical terminology (especially oncology) The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people Willingness and demonstrable ability to work as part of a team Evidence of ability and initiative to prioritise a busy workload Evidence of ability to work without close supervision Evidence of ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality Evidence of commitment to delivering high quality customer service Self-motivated to produce good quality work Person Specification Education Essential Good general education, educated to GCSE level or equivalent Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Desirable Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers and Receptionists (AMSPAR) qualified or equivalent European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Equivalent Experience Essential Substantial previous medical secretarial experience Experience of diary management. Desirable Previous experience of training other secretarial staff Previous experience of managing/ supervising staff Skills Essential Audio typing skills (60 wpm min.) Understanding of medical terminology (especially oncology) The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people Willingness and demonstrable ability to work as part of a team Evidence of ability and initiative to prioritise a busy workload Evidence of ability to work without close supervision Evidence of ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality Evidence of commitment to delivering high quality customer service Self-motivated to produce good quality work 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 Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)