Temporary Medical Receptionist jobs in South East London

Medical Secretary

Central London- W1G
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week (Temporary)
Salary up to £20ph (Umbrella)

***Please ONLY apply for this role if you have the relevant experience (Medical Secretary/Admin in Private Hospital setting ***

Medical Secretary

Join one of the UK's leading private hospitals

Our client The London Clinic, is one of the UK's largest independent private hospitals, renowned for delivering exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. We are looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional Medical Secretary to join our clieis nts Clinical Relationships team temporarily.

This is an exciting opportunity to support leading Consultants while playing a vital role in ensuring patients receive an outstanding experience from referral through to treatment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, have exceptional organisational skills and enjoy providing first-class administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Medical Secretary, you will act as the primary administrative support for consultants, coordinating patient pathways, managing complex diaries and ensuring all clinical administration is completed accurately and efficiently.

You will be the first point of contact for patients, GPs and healthcare professionals, providing a professional, compassionate and confidential service at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Consultants' diaries, clinics and appointments.
• Act as the first point of contact for patients, relatives, GPs and healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate patient pathways from referral through to treatment.
• Prepare, process and action clinical correspondence promptly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate patient records using hospital systems.
• Liaise with clinical teams regarding investigations, admissions and appointments.
• Ensure Consultant clinics run smoothly by proactively managing administrative requirements.
• Support Consultants with hospital systems, policies and procedures.
• Assist with service improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Produce reports and analyse administrative data where required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance when handling patient information.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or absence.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• GCSE English (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a healthcare administrative or medical secretarial role.
• Experience supporting Consultants or clinicians, ideally within private healthcare.
• Excellent customer service and patient-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and diary management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.

What You'll Bring

• Outstanding attention to detail.
• A calm, professional approach under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• A collaborative team player with a flexible attitude.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care through excellent administrative support.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Medical Secretary or Healthcare Administrator looking for temporary/contract work with one of London's leading private hospitals, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now of contact Fel on 07442 038239

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Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have Previous experience within a healthcare administrative or medical secretarial role?
• Do you have Experience supporting Consultants or clinicians, ideally within private healthcare?
• Do you have Excellent customer service and a patient-focused approach
• Do you have Strong organisational and diary management skills?
• Do you have Excellent written and verbal communication skills?
• Are you Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook?
• Do you have the Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently?
• Do you have High levels of discretion and confidentiality?
• Do you have a DBS on the update service?
• Please confirm the best time we can call you back.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person