Mental Health Act Admin & Compliance Specialist

Priory Group; Ditchling Common; On-site; GBP 15,674 - 19,157; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Mental Health Act Administrator to join the team at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill. This role involves managing the administration of the Mental Health Act while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. You will support staff and service users in maintaining a well-organised environment that enhances patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an administrative role, excellent skills in Microsoft Office, and a good understanding of mental health services. We offer flexible benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an administrative team, ideally in healthcare or legal.
• Ability to support and advise staff on Mental Health Act requirements.
• Competence in understanding and applying relevant legislation and current case law.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficient administration of the Mental Health Act.
• Ensure compliance with MHA 1983 and revisions.
• Support staff, service users, and relatives with MHA procedures.

Skills

Administrative skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Empathy

Resilience

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Priory Group is seeking a Mental Health Act Administrator to join the team at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill. This role involves managing the administration of the Mental Health Act while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. You will support staff and service users in maintaining a well-organised environment that enhances patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an administrative role, excellent skills in Microsoft Office, and a good understanding of mental health services. We offer flexible benefits and a supportive work environment.