Job summary
Employer heading
PA to Divisional Nurse Directors Cancer Services
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground breaking work ensuring our patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care.
The Cancer Services Team are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team to work as the PA to the Deputy Divisional Directors and Division Nurse Director CYP.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the day to day management and co-ordination of all administrative functions associated with the smooth, efficient and effective running of the Division. The postholder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to two Divisional Nurse Directors within the Cancer Services Division.
To be responsible for administrative support to the Division as required to the 2 Divisional Nurse Directors and to provide ad hoc support to the other administrative staff with the management office. The postholder also needs to act as a contact point for staff within the organisation and outside bodies as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Open and process all incoming mail for the Directors in line with agreed procedures. Ensure that all outgoing mail is distributed efficiently and quickly.
- Type all minutes, agendas and documents using Windows packages.
- Deal confidently and appropriately with enquiries, referring to the Divisional Nurse Directors where required and keeping them informed as appropriate.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent. Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience within a Senior Personal Assistant role at Senior Management level
- Experience of minute taking and report writing
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within health service sector
- Experience of managing budgets and requisitioning/ raising orders
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Spittle
- Job title
- Executive Assistant to the COO Office Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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