Who we are
The Royal Marsden opened its doors in 1851 as the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education.
Today it operates as a specialist cancer hospital and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)Biomedical Research Centre for Cancer, working closely with its principal academic partner, the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).
Together, The Royal Marsden and the ICR are ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research, treating over 59,000 NHS and private patients every year.
It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for groundbreaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education.
The Royal Marsden operates from two centres, in Chelsea and Sutton, and it also has a Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.
They are the founder and host of RM Partners, the Cancer Alliance for west London, which includes St George’s Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust, and other trust and clinical commissioning group ( CCG) partners across north west and south west London.
HRH The Duke of Cambridge became President of The Royal Marsden in 2007, following a long royal connection with the hospital.
Our Values
The Royal Marsden is shaped by a distinct set of values that define who we are and how we behave.Our values were developed following extensive consultation with patients and a mix of clinical and non-clinical staff from a variety of seniority levels across The Royal Marsden. All of our staff-independent of their level of seniority or role – embodies these values in their everyday work, helping make The Royal Marsden a world-renowned centre of excellence.
- Pioneering Change – We lead the way in cancer research and drive continuous innovation to improve the lives of patients.
- Pursuing Excellence – We strive to be experts in our field, working to deliver outstanding quality in all that we do.
- Working Collaboratively – We work in an inclusive way, bringing together different expertise, partners and resources to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Showing Kindness – We aspire to create a world class experience where all patients, staff and partners feel valued and respected.
Our Mission
Is to continue to make a national and global contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those living with cancer.
Our Pledge
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day so we understand how valuable life is. And 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. No matter what we achieve,
we’re always striving to do more. No matter how much we exceed expectations, we believe we can
exceed them still further.
We will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. This attitude defines us all, and is an inseparable part of the way we work. It’s the Royal Marsden way.
Life demands excellence.
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre specialising in cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education. The Royal Marsden has been rated Outstanding again by the CQC.
Together, The Royal Marsden and the ICR are ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research. The Royal Marsden operates from two centres, in Chelsea and Sutton.
Over the past year, we have maintained our strong track record of performance on all quality, financial and service standards to ensure patients receive the very best quality of care and leading-edge treatment.
We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services.