About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated individual to join our Core CAMHS Team at Manchester Foundation Trust. We are a dynamic, compassionate and fast-paced service supporting children, young people and families experiencing mental health crisis, both in the community and within their own homes.
Working alongside a dedicated team of clinicians and support staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring our service runs smoothly by delivering high-quality, efficient and professional clinical administrative support. You will support referral processing, data entry, appointment coordination, minute-taking, report circulation and communication with internal and external partners -- helping the team respond quickly and effectively to those in need.
This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary environment where every day is varied and rewarding. You should be organised, adaptable and confident using IT systems, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in an NHS, healthcare or frontline support setting would be an advantage, but is not essential.
If you are passionate about making a difference, enjoy working in a team and want to help improve mental health care for young people, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As an Clinical Administrator within the Core CAMHS Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery by supporting clinical staff and contributing to high-quality patient and family experience.
You will be responsible for coordinating and supporting clinical activity, including processing referrals, managing appointments, maintaining diaries and organising meetings. You will provide professional secretarial support such as preparing letters, clinical reports, and documentation, and ensuring accurate and timely data entry into patient record systems.
You will help maintain service systems and processes, contribute to good communication within the team, and respond to telephone and email enquiries with professionalism and sensitivity. You will support governance, performance reporting and general administrative tasks to help ensure the service runs safely and efficiently.
You will be expected to work flexibly, manage competing priorities, and use your initiative to support clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering effective crisis care.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good level of general education and english and numeracy skills. RSA Typing level II or equivalent qualification, Or relevant experience.
Experience Essential
Proven administrative/secretarial experience. Experience of working in a busy administrative environment. Experience of audio typing and good audio typing skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
NHS/Health administrative/secretarial experience. Experience of using Paris, Hive and any other electronic patient records Experience of working with Trust or different Healthcare setting Policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential
PC skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Good verbal and written communication skills The ability to deal with enquiries in a polite and diplomatic manner Ability and commitment to work as a member of a busy team Ability to prioritise and organise work Knowledge of confidentiality Knowledge of Health and Safety Time management skills and ability to prioritise
Desirable
Advanced IT skills. Experience of supervising junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sale Waterside
Sale
Manchester
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)