Medical Secretary

Medical Secretary - Temporary (3‑Month Contract) Location: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full-time onsite Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm Pay: £14 per hour Contract: Temporary for 3 months, with potential extension Requirements: Valid DBS check About the Role We are seeking an organised and proactive Medical Secretary to join the team at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. This is a full-time, onsite role ideal for someone with previous medical secretarial experience who can hit the ground running in a busy hospital environment. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain patient records, both electronic and paper-based Action clinical letters on Heidi Prepare, type, and distribute correspondence, referral letters, and discharge summaries Pull and organise patient notes for clinics and procedures Answer and manage incoming phone calls, emails, and general enquiries professionally Liaise with consultants, nursing staff, and internal departments to ensure efficient workflow Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to data protection policies Provide ad hoc administrative support to the wider team as needed Qualifications & Skills Previous experience as a Medical Secretary, ideally within ENT or a hospital setting Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Competence with Microsoft Office and hospital management systems Ability to work independently and collaboratively High attention to detail and accuracy How to Apply If you have the required experience and are available for an immediate temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website