Medical Secretary

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Medical Secretary The closing date is 13 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Band 3 Medical Secretary Team 12 Part-time 3 days per week Monday, Thursday & Friday Sutton Site Must have Medical Secretary Experience. Main duties of the job The role of the Medical Secretary 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 Secretary 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. About us 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. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £30,630 to £32,346 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 282-C1953 Job locations Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton Sutton SM2 5PT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: To act as the first point of contact for users of the service, and to proactively deal with telephone enquiries from patients, their carers, GPs and colleagues in other hospitals in a professional manner. To type and distribute clinical and general correspondence in line with Trust standards. To process new patient referrals within Trust and nationally agreed time frames, enabling compliance with quality standards for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. To open and action their own electronic and paper mail on a daily basis, and also that of the consultant team where required. To input and maintain patient diagnoses and current clinical unit data on the Hospital Information System, an