CAMHS Administrator – Team Leader

CAMHS Administrator – Team Leader

Closing date: 24 June 2026

Lead and manage the CAMHS administrative teams across Weymouth & Portland and West C‑CAMHS, ensuring efficient processes and supporting team members to prioritise workloads. Maintain consistent communication and provide line management support to other team members.

Main duties

• Take overall responsibility for the provision of a professional, efficient and confidential administrative team across both sites.
• Liaise with members of the public, including distressed individuals, and with other members of the Childrens and Young People’s directorate.
• Organise and deliver safe and efficient office systems to support sound patient care and meet targets.
• Support clinicians with typing clinical letters, minuting meetings, and organising appointments and groups.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective working relationships at all internal and external levels.
• Hold direct line‑management responsibilities for other members of the administration team.

Employment requirements

Visa sponsorship: Not available. Applicants must hold a valid right to work in the UK.

Enhanced DBS check: Required; the Trust will cover the cost. Existing DBS certification via the DBS update service will be accepted.

Education and qualifications

• RSA III or equivalent.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Previous NHS experience and/or experience of dealing with the public.
• Previous experience of supervising a small team.
• Audio typing experience.
• Experience using an electronic service user record.

Experience

• Working within a similar office environment.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality.
• Well‑developed communication skills with clients and professionals.
• Good time‑management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration.
• Represent the Trust professionally at all times, demonstrating confidentiality.
• Professional handling of emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to undertake further training to meet Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to work on initiative while being a team player.
• Adaptive and flexible when tackling new challenges.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a defined workload.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to carry out the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check is required.

Employer

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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