# Medical PA/Scheduler > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-pascheduler/848c3cef-e477-4d68-9668-00cf85c28340 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-pascheduler/848c3cef-e477-4d68-9668-00cf85c28340.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Royal Marsden, Chelsea - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Personal assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T14:20:56.840Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Chelsea/The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Admin/Admin-v8263143 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8263143?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Medical PA Service, alongside proficient organisation of theatre lists. They will liaise with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, along with internal departments to ensure the timely provision of treatment to our Private patients within Plastic Surgery. ### Main duties of the job The role 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. However, several 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). The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive administration/co-ordinator role. He/she will liaise with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, and with internal departments and external agencies to ensure the continuity of patient treatment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification. Co-ordinate and schedule surgeries and pre and post surgical follow up appointments as designated by surgical team. To process new patient referrals within Trust and nationally agreed time frames, enabling compliance with quality standards for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Being able to prioritise. Demonstrate compassion and courtesy towards patients and their families. Provision of high quality patient care. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Self-motivated to produce good quality work - Demonstrable evidence of personal and professional development - Able to be flexible to meet the needs of the role ### Education/Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education, educated to GCSE level or equivalent - Competent at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Substantial previous medical secretarial experience Experience of diary management. **Desirable** - Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers and Receptionists (AMSPAR) qualified or equivalent. - European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or Equivalent - Previous experience of training other secretarial staff - Previous experience of managing/ supervising staff ### Skills Abilities/knowledge **Essential** - 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 remain calm when under pressure and cope with unanticipated demands - 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 multi disciplinary team. ## Documents - [royal marsden trust values (pdf, 715.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2360) - [workplace wellbeing and rewards guide (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2580) - [job description and personal specification (pdf, 627.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10577142) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.