CAMHS Coordinator | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Band 4 CAMHS Coordinator. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to community-based mental health services for children and young people. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong multi-tasking and communication skills. The position is 12 months fixed term, covering maternity leave. The organization is committed to improving the quality of life for all they serve, making it essential for applicants to embody their values.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding environment.
• Strong communication skills with various professionals.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative service including reports and documentation.
• Efficiently manage case-management data and identify data entry issues.
• Attend and document team meetings and update electronic systems.

Skills

Independent working

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Time management

Client confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Band 4 CAMHS Coordinator
12 months fixed term – maternity leave cover

About the Service

City & Hackney Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is part of the East London NHS Foundation Trust. We deliver community‑based services for children and young people with mental health problems across City & Hackney. Our multi‑disciplinary teams work together to support children and young people up to the age of 18, partnering with service users, their families and social networks to provide treatment for depression, psychosis, eating disorders, self‑harm and emotional problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive administrative service, processing all reports, correspondence and documentation, including medical prescribing, legal reports and child protection referrals.
• Efficiently collect, input and record case‑management data in line with service requirements.
• Identify and resolve data entry issues.
• Attend team meetings, prepare agendas, update the electronic system (RIO), take minutes and undertake any admin actions arising from the meeting.
• Produce minutes and actions following team meetings in a timely and efficient manner.
• Take and relay clear messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all administrative systems are managed electronically where possible.
• When needed, ensure all incoming post is date‑stamped and distributed to the appropriate persons and that outgoing mail is sorted according to internal and external departments and relevant agencies.
• Work alongside and, when appropriate, cover other administration staff across multiple allocations.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and manage a busy, demanding environment without direct supervision.
• Strong multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills with a broad range of professionals.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and professional standards.

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. We care, respect and are inclusive – we seek people who embody these values in their support of service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and partner organisations.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.