Mental Health Act Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Regular coaching and support

Employee discount scheme covering购物, 旅

Company pension scheme

Company-paid life assurance

Smart Health Toolkit with fitness

Health cash plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time Mental Health Act Administrator to support Cygnet St Williams, a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service in the region. You will manage hearings, section paperwork and audits, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and CQC standards.

Applicants should have GCSEs including English and Maths, strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proven administrative experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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