Mental Health Act Administrator

Cygnet Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and Induction

Regular coaching and support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Forestwood is seeking a Mental Health Act Assistant to support the MHA Administrator and ensure the Mental Health Act 1983 requirements are met across the hospital. You will scrutinise section papers, keep diaries and listings up to date, notify parties of deadlines and hearings, liaise with Hospital Managers and external agencies, and assist with audits and compliance under evolving protocols.

We offer full training, ongoing coaching and a company pension, with a competitive salary

Qualifications

• GCSE level (or equivalent) with English and Maths.
• Experience in healthcare environment desirable.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 desirable.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinising section papers and ensuring paperwork is correct.
• Updating diaries and spreadsheets with hearing listings.
• Notifying parties of report deadlines and hearing dates.
• Liaising with Hospital Managers and arranging attendance at hearings.
• Data input of Mental Health Act section in the hospital spreadsheets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Assistant to support the MHA Administrator in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day...

• Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct - reporting to the MHA Administrator any areas which require amendment


• Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings


• Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings


• Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings


• Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings


• Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required to do so, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk


• Data input of Section within the Mental health Act spreadsheet


• Covering MHA Administrator in his/her absence


• Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards.


• Adapt to changes in organising new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearing in response to COVID - 19


• Attending Meeting in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator


• Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi-disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting

We are looking for people who have:

• Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable


• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable


• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction


• Regular coaching and support


• Employee Discount Scheme


• Company pension scheme

Salary: £29,110 per annum

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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