Job summary The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe's largest Oncology centres and was the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education, with sites in Chelsea and Sutton our new Cavendish Square site .We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic individuals to join the Diagnostic Radiology team at the Sutton site The successful candidate should be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills Punctual, presentable and courteous at all times and be able to remain calm under pressure. They should be flexible to work to between the hours of 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays 8am to 5 pm weekends as shifts demand If you meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you We have been aligned to the QSI standard since March 2018. Our partnership with The Institute of Cancer Research and other key organisations means we offer access to the newest clinical trials and clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents, all imaging modalities are fundamental to this process and forefront techniques and protocols are constantly being evolved within Radiology across all our sites. Main duties of the job The administration assistant/receptionist is an integral member of the Diagnostic radiology team, under the supervision of the Imaging Support Manager. The post holder will coordinate all administrative aspects of Diagnostic radiology including front line reception, scheduling of all modality bookings on the Radiology Information System( RIS) and clerical duties using other hospital IT systems. The Imaging department also works within a high-quality management system and has maintained alignment with Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) since February 2018. You will be required to be flexible and work at our other locations as and when required; including but not limited to our Chelsea and Sutton sites and Cavendish Square location in central London. 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 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-SB288 Job locations The Royal Marsden 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 deal with all diagnostic radiology requests from clinical teams, ensuring that the imaging is booked and scheduled within Cancer Waiting Times targets, research pathway targets and follow up targets To liaise directly with the patient regarding their scheduled appointment, providing patient information, reassurance and managing patient expectations around the diagnostic radiology experience To liaise with the clinical referring teams and nurse referrers to prioritise the scheduling of new diagnostic requests, research and follow up patient requests To schedule all diagnostic imaging in line with local Radiology guidelines and protocols. To schedule patient imaging and modality capacity efficiently, having consideration for a range of influencing factors such as the radiologist and radiographer staff rota, equipment maintenance service dates, availability of outside imaging To plan ahead and to reschedule workload when necessary, to ensure that the modality capacity is optimally utilised. To book all diagnostic imaging appointments for all patients in a timely way To ensure that all patients leave the radiology department with an appointment date and time, where appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:- To deal with all diagnostic radiology requests from clinical teams, ensuring that the imaging is booked and scheduled within Cancer Waiting Times targets, research pathway targets and follow up targets To liaise directly with the patient regarding their scheduled appointment, providing patient information, reassurance and managing patient expectations around the diagnostic radiology experience To liaise with the clinical referring teams and nurse referrers to prioritise the scheduling of new diagnostic requests, research and follow up patient requests To schedule all diagnostic imaging in line with local Radiology guidelines and protocols. To schedule patient imaging and modality capacity efficiently, having consideration for a range of influencing factors such as the radiologist and radiographer staff rota, equipment maintenance service dates, availability of outside imaging To plan ahead and to reschedule workload when necessary, to ensure that the modality capacity is optimally utilised. To book all diagnostic imaging appointments for all patients in a timely way To ensure that all patients leave the radiology department with an appointment date and time, where appropriate. Person Specification Education Essential Educated to O Level standard or equivalent Desirable Secretary/PA Diploma Medical Terminology Experience Essential Ability to use/ navigate confidently electronic booking and IT systems Experience of typing and date entry and excel Desirable Experience of using a Hospital Information System Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Ability to produce accurate work Experience of working with a variety of staff Ability to use word processing packages effectively. Minimum typing speed 50wpm Ability to audio type Ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision Previous receptionist experience Desirable Knowledge and understanding of quality issues Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan Other Essential Calm under pressure Experience of working in a pressurised environment Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) Desirable Experience of working in the National Health Service Person Specification Education Essential Educated to O Level standard or equivalent Desirable Secretary/PA Diploma Medical Terminology Experience Essential Ability to use/ navigate confidently electronic booking and IT systems Experience of typing and date entry and excel Desirable Experience of using a Hospital Information System Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Ability to produce accurate work Experience of working with a variety of staff Ability to use word processing packages effectively. Minimum typing speed 50wpm Ability to audio type Ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision Previous receptionist experience Desirable Knowledge and understanding of quality issues Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan Other Essential Calm under pressure Experience of working in a pressurised environment Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) Desirable Experience of working in the National Health 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 Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)