Mental Health Administrator

Mental Health Administrator

York

Up to £24,982 DOE

Hours: 35 hours per week

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

MAIN PURPOSE:

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing a clerical and supportive service to the clinical team, Mental Health Legislation and Safeguarding Manager and rehabilitation staff delivering care in an assessment and rehabilitation centre. To ensure that the Administration of the Mental Act at the relevant service is carried out in compliance with legal requirements.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide effective, high quality and timely support to the Mental Health Legislation and Safeguarding Manager, Nursing and clinical staff.
• Filing and maintaining of health records in accordance with record keeping policy.
• Working with other internal and external services regarding paperwork, meetings etc.
• Effective communication with staff and external professionals at all levels, ensuring the efficient collation and distribution of information.
• Deal helpfully and constructively with all telephone enquiries.
• To ensure that all MHA paperwork is legally correct.
• To arrange Hospital Managers Hearings and tribunals, ensuring that reports are requested and sent to the appropriate people.
• To remind the named nurse and Responsible Clinician when section 17 needs reviewing.
• To remind the named nurse when the Section 132 rights needs to be given.
• To assist in the completion of audits, monthly and quarterly, for Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
• To ensure all T2 and T3 and S17 paperwork is completed in line with legislation.
• To ensure that the correct documentation relating to the MHA, MCA, and DoLs are in the files and that copies are given to the MHA Administrator.
• Act as a source of advice on clerical matters to staff.
• To provide an effective and efficient turnaround of work.

ABOUT YOU:

• Qualified to GCSE level or relevant equivalent. 4 or more GCSE’s.
• Healthcare experience with ability to work with medical records
• Solid knowledge and expertise within mental health act
• Must be able to prioritise duties and work under pressure
• Maintain a clam and professional manner when dealing with People We Support and staff, as well as external agencies
• Must be willing to cover annual leave and sickness absence in other administration roles where necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive salary Up to £24,982 DOE
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave per year
• Health Cash Plan (from June)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and Support
• Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long Service and Staff Awards
• Free Parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.