Job Description

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.



This post is an apprenticeship position and is based at the Chelsea site. This role is part of a dynamic and evolving team and the post holder will be required to provide high quality administration support at a leading Cancer Centre which prides itself on clinical excellence.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual who must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to work. Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a dependable and highly adaptable individual who is able to work independently and has the ability to fit in and proactively contribute to the existing team.

This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your administrative skills in a fast moving, growing department within the NHS. Excellent Microsoft office skills are essential. Experience of working within operating theatre departments, anaesthetics and with Epic Op Time are an advantage.



For an informal discussion or follow up information, please contact Elena Steenson, Anaesthetics Office Manager, elena.steenson@rmh.nhs.uk.



The purpose of this post is to provide administrative support to the Anaesthetic Department with responsibility for theatre scheduling rotas for all Anaesthetic trainees/fellows and consultant rotas held within the clinical services division under the supervision of the anaesthetic manager.

The post holder will also be a point of contact for all Anaesthetic trainees/fellows and Consultants for all administrative queries relating to annual leave and study leave.



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 on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.



1. Collate/amend/co-ordinate and maintain the Anaesthetic rotas, ensuring all shift patterns are covered for clinical needs and service requirements in line with the New Deal and Working Time Directive requirements.



2. Arrange and co-ordinate bespoke in-house inductions for the new trainee rotations. There are four rotations per year and induction will include IT Training, Pharmacy Training ID badges and meeting the key anaesthetic consultants.



3. Meet and assist with the induction of new doctors, as per the Trust policy, to include all temporary medical and surgical staff starting work at the Trust



4. Arrange for IT training/access, ID badges and local induction for locum doctors and new starters



5. Be a point of contact for Anaesthetic doctors calling to report unplanned absence and to manage the answer phone for this number. Assist with arranging urgent cover for these absences where required, escalating any issues to the consultant in charge or Service Manager as appropriate.