Assistant Pathway Coordinator - Trafford CORE CAMHS

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is advertising an Assistant Pathway Coordinator for the Trafford CORE CAMHS service. The role offers permanent, full-time work (37.5 hours per week) supporting referral processing, appointment coordination, diary management and documentation within a busy CAMHS team.

You will work with clinicians and administrative colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care, maintain data entry accuracy, and respond to internal and external queries while

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS administrative environments is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry, scheduling and using electronic patient records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and manage appointments for CAMHS team.
• Maintain diaries and organise meetings for clinicians.
• Prepare letters, reports and documentation for patient records.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into patient record systems.
• Support governance, performance reporting and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Appointment coordination

Minute taking

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Paris

Hive

MS Office

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Assistant Pathway Coordinator - Trafford CORE CAMHS

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Community. Team Administrator. Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Generally aligned to core service hours, with flexibility expected at times to support operational needs. Flexible working will be considered.) Job ref 349-SPH-7972169-RL4

Site Sale Waterside Town Manchester Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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Diversity Matters
MFT 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.

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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 that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists : Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s 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.

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

• Good level of general education and english and numeracy skills.

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
• NHS/Health administrative/secretarial experience.
• Experience of working with Paris, Hive and any other electronic patient records
• Experience of working with Trust or different Healthcare setting Policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• 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
• Advanced IT skills.
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.