At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Mental Health Act administration and support a compassionate team.
- Company: Priory Hospital Burgess Hill, a supportive mental health facility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, birthday leave, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent support and pathways to leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, knowledge of mental health services, and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 17416 - 17416 £ per year.
Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is looking to recruit a Mental Health Act Administrator to join the team. Set in attractive grounds in a rural setting, on the edge of the South Downs National Park, Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is a purpose-built building with good links to the local community. We offer acute mental health support for adult males, as well as psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) support for adult males. Priory’s acute and PICU services aim to allow more people to be treated closer to home and we support the NHS to repatriate out-of-area patients back to local areas.
What you'll be doing:
- You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients.
- Your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, but your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone.
- Assist with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after.
- Manage the efficient administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA) within the area of responsibility and prioritise workload to meet constantly changing demands.
- Ensure compliance with the MHA 1983, amendments to the act and the revised MHA Code of Practice.
- Support and advise staff, service users and relatives on the MHA 1983 and associated procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring the effective creation and maintenance of legal files for service users subject to the Act, safeguarding confidential information and statutory documentation.
- Maintain accurate data in relation to the use of the Act in order to provide statistical information for national and local reporting processes.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Resilience is key; no two days are the same!
- Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- Experience working within an administrative team, ideally in a healthcare or legal environment.
- Excellent administrative skills and a working knowledge of mental health services and relevant legislation.
- A good standard of general education is required, including GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English, along with competence in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to support and advise staff on Mental Health Act (MHA) administrative requirements.
- Capability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant legislation and current case law.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritising tasks to meet constantly changing demands.
What we will give you in return:
- Regular career conversations and support to succeed at Priory.
- Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
- Free on-site parking.
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
- Access to development opportunities.
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
- Leadership & management development.
- Long service award.
- Refer a friend bonuses.
Mental Health Act Administrator in Hassocks employer: Priory
At Priory Hospital Kneesworth House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions to patient recovery are valued. With a focus on professional development, we provide numerous pathways for career advancement, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity pay and flexible working options. Located in the picturesque Hertfordshire, our purpose-built facility ensures you have access to a fulfilling career in a tranquil setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in the field of Psychiatry.
