Infection Prevention and Control Team Administrator

We are seeking a motivated meticulous individual to carryout administrative duties for a small infection prevention team. The post holder will have exceptional skills and passion for organisation, time planning, documentation and tracing information. They will be adept a completing tasks in a timely manner. The post holder will be a fundamental member of the team., The post holder will provide a wide range of administrative support for the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. A high level of concentration and communication skills is required as well as the use of initiative in problem solving.

This post requires the deployment of efficient administrative, communication and interpersonal skills and good knowledge of IT including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The postholder will work closely with all members of staff to ensure that a high-quality service is delivered.

Regular exposure to detailed and sensitive information, the post holder should be able to manage the information shared within meetings, via telephone or written and discuss cases through regular supervision.

The post holder will be line managed by the Matron for Infection Prevention and Control. The post holder will be based at The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Sutton but may be expected to travel independently to the Chelsea site on infrequent occasions.

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 Day-care 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.