Medical Secretary / Administrator
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, LU2 9SB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2153-26-0001 |
Summary
LARKSIDE PRACTICE Job description Medical Secretary Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To provide an efficient document production service for GPs, Senior Management Team and other health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, minutes etc in an accurate and quality manner. Typing of referral and other clinical letters in priority order To produce these documents using our patient database where applicable (System One) Monitor hospital referral letters via the e-Referral system. Keep GPs updated with regards to electronic booking requirements, technical or other problems, etc. Advise doctors of rejected referrals and ensure these are dealt with on a timely basis. Send 2WW (Two Week Wait) referrals by the appropriate system as presented and ensure the referral is recorded appropriately. Check that 2WW referrals have been attended and report any DNAs to the referring GP or their deputy Use the accepted methods of referral. To assist the Senior Management Team with all clerical and administrative duties if required. To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries To provide cover for members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave. Any other duties that are reasonable and required