The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

PA to the Pain Service

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a PA to the Pain Service. This exciting role encompasses a wide range of PA and general secretarial duties including typing general correspondence, diary management, minute-taking and assisting the team in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the service.

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.

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 Day care 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

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

282-SB1245525

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital - Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To maintain an up-to-date diary, including the organisation of meetings and seminars as requested by the Consultant(s), and making him/her aware of changes as they occur
  • To make travel arrangements on behalf of the Consultant(s) in accordance with Trust policies, and to arrange accommodation for visiting doctors as required
  • To have responsibility for the input and maintenance of good quality data.

Please refer to job advertisement and person specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To maintain an up-to-date diary, including the organisation of meetings and seminars as requested by the Consultant(s), and making him/her aware of changes as they occur
  • To make travel arrangements on behalf of the Consultant(s) in accordance with Trust policies, and to arrange accommodation for visiting doctors as required
  • To have responsibility for the input and maintenance of good quality data.

Please refer to job advertisement and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education, educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable

  • Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial previous medical secretarial experience.
  • Previous experience of training other secretarial staff

Desirable

  • Experience of diary management
  • 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.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people.
  • Evidence of ability and initiative to prioritise a busy workload
  • Evidence of ability to work without close supervision.
  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education, educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable

  • Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial previous medical secretarial experience.
  • Previous experience of training other secretarial staff

Desirable

  • Experience of diary management
  • 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.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people.
  • Evidence of ability and initiative to prioritise a busy workload
  • Evidence of ability to work without close supervision.
  • 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

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CBU Manager

Roxanne Stevenson-Brown

Roxanne.stevenson-brown@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

282-SB1245525

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital - Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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