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Job overview
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).
Detailed job description and main 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 consultant’s clinical practice (including the line management of other secretarial staff) where the size of the consultant’s 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
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
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
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.
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This advert is for Medical PA with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The contract type is Fixed term: 1 year (Maternity Cover until 30.07.2026). The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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