This 24-hours-a-week Mental Health Act Administrator post sits at Cygnet St Williams, a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service. The work keeps the service's legal duties under the Mental Health Act 1983 on track, covering hearings, section paperwork and audits. The service cares for people with acquired brain injuries, including some with progressive neurological conditions such as Huntington's disease. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and CQC compliance systems is required, and the successful candidate must pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Scrutinise section papers, check paperwork is present and correct, and report anything needing amendment
- Keep diaries and spreadsheets updated with hearing listings
- Notify all parties of report deadlines and hearing dates
- Chase reports for tribunal and managers' hearings
- Contact hospital managers and arrange their attendance at hearings
- Assist the Tribunal Clerk, including room set-up, paperwork, collecting visitors and liaising with the tribunal panel in the clerk's absence
- Input section data into the Mental Health Act spreadsheet
- Complete Mental Health Act audits using the corporate template for all wards
- Adapt tribunal and managers' hearing protocols in response to COVID-19
- Liaise with external agencies and the multidisciplinary team
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths
Experience
- Administration experience, including report preparation, organising meetings and liaising with clients
Skills & knowledge
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies such as the CQC
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners
What’s offered
- Full training and induction
- Regular coaching and support
- Employee discount scheme covering shopping, travel and leisure
- Company pension scheme
- Company-paid life assurance
- Smart Health Toolkit with fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks
- Health cash plan
- Subsidised meals on duty
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
