Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Support Service Team Co-ordinator

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Team Coordinator to manage the administrative provision for the admin support services including line management, cashiering, liaison with patient affairs and two receptions based at Newsam Centre Leeds, covering for colleagues, when necessary, at other locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to lead a team of administrators, which support clinical teams and service users within the boundaries of the role. The ensure from an administrative perspective, and ensure the delivery of high-quality administrative, and financial support service.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will take responsibility for delivering a professional, efficient, and confidential administrative service, with responsibilities for a petty cash service being provided. Additionally, the role will provide support to the reception area and management responsibilities for reception staff, secretarial staff who will offer support other services as required, including assistance with typing and minute-taking, to meet service/ Trust needs. This will be carried out under the direction of the Team Leader and support service manager and supported by an agreed job plan.

The job holder will play a key role in managing petty cash systems, maintaining records, and providing clear communication to patients and stakeholders regarding financial matters. They will also fully support the administrative team by working collaboratively to respond to the evolving demands of the service.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as the job holder will establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both within and outside the Trust. This includes liaising with NHS and non-NHS organisations across the national health community.

Working closely with identified Team Leaders and the Support Service Manager, the job holder will ensure that job plans are regularly reviewed, kept up to date, and aligned with the evolving needs of the role and the administrative team.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-06626-COMM

Job locations

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing teams providing administrative support to a busy service
Experience of Microsoft office package and its uses
Experience of managing and being part of a team who are able to work together to deliver highest level of administrative financial support to the wider MDT.
Two year's substantive experience in an administration and or a secretarial post may be an advantage

Skills

Essential

Using the following skills oActive Listening. oNon-Verbal Communication. oAsking Questions. oBeing Clear and Succinct. Clarifying and Summarising.
Using the following skills oCollaboration with team members. oConsistently meeting deadlines. oConstant communication with employees and clients. oProblem solving

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing teams providing administrative support to a busy service
Experience of Microsoft office package and its uses
Experience of managing and being part of a team who are able to work together to deliver highest level of administrative financial support to the wider MDT.
Two year's substantive experience in an administration and or a secretarial post may be an advantage

Skills

Essential

Using the following skills oActive Listening. oNon-Verbal Communication. oAsking Questions. oBeing Clear and Succinct. Clarifying and Summarising.
Using the following skills oCollaboration with team members. oConsistently meeting deadlines. oConstant communication with employees and clients. oProblem solving

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 details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)