CAMHS Senior Administrator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role supports the GP Youth Clinic in Lewisham, focusing on early intervention and mental health support for young people. The Senior Administrator will manage appointments, confidential patient records, and communicate with young people, families, and professionals. Responsibilities also include supporting data collection, analysis, and report writing, contributing to service improvement. The position offers valuable experience in a CAMHS setting and opportunities for skill development relevant to an Assistant Psychologist career.
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration; or equivalent administrative/secretarial experience
- o GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in o English Language (A - C grade) o Mathematics (A - C Grade)
Desirable criteria
- RSA 3 secretarial qualification or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize and multitask
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office 365 consisting of Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Planner, One Note & PowerPoint.
- Awareness of Data Protection and Confidentiality
- Understanding of Racial Awareness and Diversity
- Ability to organize events
- NHS in-house systems and databases
- Experience in a responsible administrative / secretarial role
- Proven experience of office systems and procedures
- Experience of minuting meetings
- Experience of composing correspondence
- Experience of working in the NHS, ideally within a child friendly, mental health environment, hospital, or community clinic
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration; or equivalent administrative/secretarial experience
- o GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in o English Language (A - C grade) o Mathematics (A - C Grade)
- RSA 3 secretarial qualification or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize and multitask
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office 365 consisting of Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Planner, One Note & PowerPoint.
- Awareness of Data Protection and Confidentiality
- Understanding of Racial Awareness and Diversity
- Ability to organize events
- NHS in-house systems and databases
- Experience in a responsible administrative / secretarial role
- Proven experience of office systems and procedures
- Experience of minuting meetings
- Experience of composing correspondence
- Experience of working in the NHS, ideally within a child friendly, mental health environment, hospital, or community clinic
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,186 – £37,389 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 10d
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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Senior Administrator
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
The GP Youth Clinic focuses on early intervention, prevention, and improving access to mental health support for young people in Lewisham. We are seeking a proactive and organised Senior Administrator to support day-to-day service delivery. This role extends beyond traditional administration, offering supporting triage meetings, multidisciplinary working, and service development--ideal for those interested in a young people community mental health.
You will coordinate appointments, manage confidential patient records, and communicate with young people, families, and professionals across services. The role also involves supporting data collection, analysis, and report writing, while contributing to service improvement and the smooth running of the clinic. Building relationships with community partners and stakeholders will be key to strengthening local support networks.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. An interest in mental health and working with young people is essential, along with confidence in handling data and producing reports. A proactive, collaborative approach and passion for supporting diverse communities are im
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