• Job Description

  Req#: C9282-26-0163?language=en&page=33&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and a leader in the field of cancer care with a successful record of innovation in nursing care, pioneering new treatments and the development of anti-cancer drugs. We are seeking to recruit a full-time Academic PA post at the hospital's Chelsea site.

  We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals who enjoy patient contact and working in a friendly, multi-disciplinary environment. Post holders will be expected to deliver a high-quality service within a performance managed environment. You will work collaboratively to provide a full administrative service at a leading Cancer Centre which prides itself on clinical excellence.

  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 you also have 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  18 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £33,094 to £36,195 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  282-C1062-E

  Job locations

  Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

  Chelsea

  SW3 6JJ

  
  

  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:1. 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:2. 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. You 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:1. 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:2. 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. You 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/Qualifications

  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 Abilities/knowledge

  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
  • Demonstrable awareness of the needs of the multidisciplinary team.

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualifications

  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 Abilities/knowledge

  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
  • Demonstrable awareness of the needs of the multidisciplinary team.

  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 Chelsea

  Chelsea

  SW3 6JJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

  Chelsea

  SW3 6JJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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