Sirona care & health CIC

NST Coordinator

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

Join our new Neurodiversity Support Team and play a key role in helping schools across BNSSG better understand and support neurodivergent children and young people.

We are looking for Coordinators to join this developing team and help shape a new way of supporting neurodivergent children and young people across the region!

The Neurodiversity Support Team is a multidisciplinary clinical service working in partnership with education settings to deliver high-quality Neurodivergent Needs Analyses. The team provides expert guidance, consultation and quality assurance to ensure needs profiles are consistent, meaningful and impactful.

As part of a system-wide programme, the service is introducing Neurodivergent Needs Analysis across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). The team works closely with schools across the region, providing training, consultation and practical support to help them better understand and respond to the needs of neurodivergent children and young people.

The service champions early intervention and a needs-led approach, focusing on each child or young person's strengths and challenges rather than diagnostic labels.

Main duties of the job

As the NST Coordinator, you will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Neurodiversity Support Service, helping ensure the smooth delivery of Neurodivergent Needs Analyses, training and communication with families, education settings and partner organisations.

Working closely with the wider team, you will play an important role in supporting efficient, well-organised service processes and ensuring information is managed accurately and securely.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating administrative processes to support day-to-day service delivery
Arranging meetings, training sessions and service activities
Acting as a point of contact for families, schools and partner organisations
Managing enquiries and supporting clear communication across the service
Maintaining accurate records and managing information in line with organisational standards
Supporting the organisation and coordination of Neurodivergent Needs Analyses
Contributing to efficient, inclusive and responsive service processes
Upholding confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and professional standards

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

083-7866510-WW

Job locations

Osprey Court

Unit 2, Hawkfield Business Park, Whitchurch Lane

Bristol

BS14 0BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment history in your supporting statement that is not reflected in your application form, this information may be discounted.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position, if you require a visa to work in the UK you must have a minimum of 14 months remaining on your visa. If you do not declare your visa end date in your application it may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment history in your supporting statement that is not reflected in your application form, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Be able to prioritise tasks from a number of people
Able to use Microsoft Office systems with good keyboard skills
An understanding of patient administration and other related systems
An understanding of data protection, patient confidentiality and freedom of information policies as they relate to waiting list management
Experience of working with a team to achieve targets and deadlines
An understanding of the importance of meeting neurodivergent needs, regardless of any potential for diagnosis

Desirable

Previous experience of patient booking and event booking processes to interpret information and take appropriate action
Experience of working in an NHS organisation or similar
Experience of prioritising work in a busy, multi-professional team environment
Experience of communicating with patients/clients where there may be barriers of acceptance or understanding
Clear understanding and ability to manage a number of workstreams, often requiring a tailored approach to working relationships with individual clinical staff

Qualifications and Training Required

Essential

A good basic education to GCSE standard or an equivalent including an A-C in both English and Mathematics

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in Business Administration
Safeguarding Children Training at Level 2

Person Specification

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Be able to prioritise tasks from a number of people
Able to use Microsoft Office systems with good keyboard skills
An understanding of patient administration and other related systems
An understanding of data protection, patient confidentiality and freedom of information policies as they relate to waiting list management
Experience of working with a team to achieve targets and deadlines
An understanding of the importance of meeting neurodivergent needs, regardless of any potential for diagnosis

Desirable

Previous experience of patient booking and event booking processes to interpret information and take appropriate action
Experience of working in an NHS organisation or similar
Experience of prioritising work in a busy, multi-professional team environment
Experience of communicating with patients/clients where there may be barriers of acceptance or understanding
Clear understanding and ability to manage a number of workstreams, often requiring a tailored approach to working relationships with individual clinical staff

Qualifications and Training Required

Essential

A good basic education to GCSE standard or an equivalent including an A-C in both English and Mathematics

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in Business Administration
Safeguarding Children Training at Level 2

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.