The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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Role Overview
The postholder will provide high quality administrative & secretarial support to the Divisional Nurse Director, Deputy Directors of Operation, & Head of Commercial Finance within the Private Care Directorate. This role is central to ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the Private Care management office & acts as a key point of coordination across a complex & fast paced environment. The postholder will also have an exciting opportunity to undertake the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships at The Royal Marsden follow a partnership model between you & the organisation. This means you will be working, studying, & learning a new role all at once. It's a rewarding & demanding opportunity that requires dedication, flexibility, & strong personal motivation. More information on the apprenticeship standard is available here: Project Management Apprenticeship - BPP.
Eligibility
This is an apprenticeship position & therefore candidates must meet the government set Apprenticeship Funding Rules to be considered. These rules include eligibility based on residency, right to work in the UK, & limitations on prior learning. The Department for Education states that apprenticeships must only fund training that develops new skills; therefore, candidates with significant related prior learning or experience that fully covers the apprenticeship standard MAY not be eligible for funding. Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be shortlisted. Full details are available here: GOV.UK – Apprenticeship Funding Rules (2025–2026).
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Key Responsibilities
The postholder supports senior leadership by delivering comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and organisational assistance. This includes:
- Managing complex diaries
- Coordinating meetings
- Preparing documentation
- Facilitating communication across internal and external stakeholders
The postholder will also work closely with the Office Manager/PA to Managing Director & Director of Operations on Divisional processes such as recruitment, rostering and payroll administration.
About The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nikhil Rudra
- Job title: Office Manager
- Email address: Nikhil.Rudra@rmh.nhs.uk
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