PA-Deputy Divisional Director & Divisional Nurse Directors-Cancer
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,199 - £34,876 pro rota |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7864706/282-C1342 |
Summary
A Vacancy at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a PA to the Deputy Divisional Director and two Divisional Nurse Directors within Cancer Services.
We require proven PA experience for this post as this role offers a varied mix of PA and general secretarial duties, ranging from typing correspondence, diary management, and minute taking, to ad-hoc tasks designed to keep things running smoothly for these senior members of staff. In return, you’ll be part of a leading Cancer Centre renowned for clinical excellence, working within a friendly yet busy and demanding multi-disciplinary setting. The ability to stay highly organised and collaborate with people at all levels is essential.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
For further information, please email helen.spittle@rmh.nhs.uk.
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 one of the Deputy Divisional Directors and two Divisional Nurse Directors within the Cancer Services Division.
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.
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.
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
• Deal confidently and appropriately with enquiries, referring to the Deputy Divisional Director an Divisional Nurse Directors where required and keeping them informed as appropriate.
• Type all minutes, agendas and documents using Windows packages.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes of meetings. Organise meeting documentation and attend meetings with or at the request of the and to type the minutes of these meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date diaries for the Directors where required, including organising meetings.
• Assist in the compilation of responses to central requests for information on the Divisional staff and services.
• Be responsible for raising requisitions as directed, liaising with the Supplies Department and Procurement as necessary.
• Assist the Directors in dealing with complaints by taking the details of any complaint received by telephone in an appropriate and sensitive manner and informing the relevant manager as soon as possible. Pulling notes and typing relevant correspondence for the complaint.
This advert closes on Friday 20 Mar 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a PA to the Deputy Divisional Director and two Divisional Nurse Directors within Cancer Services.
We require proven PA experience for this post as this role offers a varied mix of PA and general secretarial duties, ranging from typing correspondence, diary management, and minute taking, to ad-hoc tasks designed to keep things running smoothly for these senior members of staff. In return, you’ll be part of a leading Cancer Centre renowned for clinical excellence, working within a friendly yet busy and demanding multi-disciplinary setting. The ability to stay highly organised and collaborate with people at all levels is essential.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
For further information, please email helen.spittle@rmh.nhs.uk.
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 one of the Deputy Divisional Directors and two Divisional Nurse Directors within the Cancer Services Division.
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.
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.
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
• Deal confidently and appropriately with enquiries, referring to the Deputy Divisional Director an Divisional Nurse Directors where required and keeping them informed as appropriate.
• Type all minutes, agendas and documents using Windows packages.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes of meetings. Organise meeting documentation and attend meetings with or at the request of the and to type the minutes of these meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date diaries for the Directors where required, including organising meetings.
• Assist in the compilation of responses to central requests for information on the Divisional staff and services.
• Be responsible for raising requisitions as directed, liaising with the Supplies Department and Procurement as necessary.
• Assist the Directors in dealing with complaints by taking the details of any complaint received by telephone in an appropriate and sensitive manner and informing the relevant manager as soon as possible. Pulling notes and typing relevant correspondence for the complaint.
This advert closes on Friday 20 Mar 2026
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