Team Coordinator for Children's Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Team Coordinator for their Children’s Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team in Truro. The ideal candidate will have substantial administrative experience in a health setting and be motivated to support families through effective communication and organization. The role includes coordinating services, managing administrative processes, and leading the clinical admin team. Applications are limited to current NHS employees in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of administrative work in a health setting.
• Experience of co-ordinating a service or team.
• Experience of co-ordinating the delivery of training to others.
• Previous experience in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the service provided by the clinical team daily.
• Ensure all administrative processes are delivered across the team.
• Assist in the development of the service including audit tools.
• Line-manage the clinical Admin Team including completion of Supervision/Appraisals.

Skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent

Good basic education including English and Maths

Health and Safety training (eg IOSH)

Job description

Team Coordinator for Children's Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date is 04 December 2025.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

About the role

Are you an experienced administrator in search of a new challenge? Within Specialist Children's Community Services, we are looking to recruit a Team Coordinator to support the countywide children's neurodevelopmental assessment team.

You must be highly motivated and able to communicate and organise effectively.

The post holder will provide a consistent, efficient service to the children, young people, their families and team members in the context of a diverse and varying workload.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordinate the service provided by the clinical team on a daily basis to ensure that the commissioned service is delivered.
• Ensure that all administrative processes including clinical administrative processes are delivered across the neurodevelopmental assessment team.
• Assist in the development of the service, including audit tools, waiting list monitoring, process development and progression of new waiting list initiatives.
• Line-manage the clinical Admin Team including completion of Supervision/Appraisals.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in administration or equivalent and substantial relevant experience
• Good basic education including English and Maths
• Health and Safety training (eg IOSH)

Experience

• Evidence of a substantial experience of administrative work in a health setting
• Experience of co-ordinating a service or team
• Experience of co-ordinating the delivery of training to others
• Previous experience in a community setting

Skills and Aptitude

• Innovative approach to problem solving

Knowledge and abilities

• A working knowledge of services delivered to children and families
• Able to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and / or in difficult situations
• Ability to organise meetings and take minutes
• Accuracy with attention to detail

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 name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust