Mental Health Act Administrator

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization in Maidstone, dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health care. This full-time role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act while providing essential training and support to healthcare professionals. With a commitment to kindness and compassion, you'll be part of a diverse workforce serving over 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway. If you're adaptable, skilled in administration, and passionate about mental health, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with Mental Health Act processes and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinising section paperwork per Mental Health Act standards.
• Liaising with service users and professionals for patient tribunals.
• Conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mental Health Act knowledge

Adaptability

General administration skills

Communication skills

Job description

Join Our Mental Health Act Team in Maidstone

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding and dynamic Mental Health Act Team in Maidstone.

This role requires someone with Mental Health Act knowledge and experience, alongside the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment. The successful candidate must be adaptable to workload changes and able to work independently as well as within a team. Prioritisation and general administration skills are essential.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Travel between KMPT sites may be required at short notice.

The post holder must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business purposes (unless disabled as per the Equality Act 2010).

Key Responsibilities

1. Scrutinising section paperwork in accordance with the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
2. Liaising with service users, doctors, and other professionals to arrange patient tribunals.
3. Conducting audits across acute wards to ensure compliance with Mental Health Act standards.
4. Providing training to nurses, doctors, and allied professionals.
5. Ensuring excellent communication to facilitate effective patient liaison.

Join Us in the Garden of England

Work with us in Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway, with additional services in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' by the CQC and care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community-based individuals annually.

We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce of over 3,800 employees from 66 nationalities, all committed to delivering excellent care. Our culture values kindness and compassion at all levels of the organization.

Our Strategy and Vision

Our mission: Deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: To provide outstanding care and work in partnership to ensure this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

Interested?

Check out our recruitment videos on YouTube: Recruitment - YouTube

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Clair Rudden-Vine
• Job Title: Head of Service - Mental Health Act
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]