Medical Secretary Paediatrics
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0173 |
Summary
Act independently to sort, distribute and prioritise incoming mail, using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed to the consultant and which may be passed directly to other areas for action and information, thus using own initiative. Obtain case information and x-rays, as requested by consultant and team. Assist in the organisation and management of an efficient/effective filing system, thus ensuring all office practices are up to date and fully functional. Maintain consultant electronic diary, make appointments, plan and organise arrangements within the office for the consultant. This will necessitate the post holder being able to prioritise certain areas of the consultants time. Ensure referrals from other consultants are dealt with in a prompt and appropriate manner. Notify relevant staff of any changes to outpatient clinic arrangements in a timely manner. Assist colleagues in providing a reasonable level of cover for the work of absent secretaries when necessary. Use IPM for patient enquiries, data entry and tracking of hospital case note