Mental Health Act Administrator

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a Mental Health Law Administrator in Preston. The role involves coordinating and maintaining systems to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and related codes of practice, supporting clinicians across the Trust.

The post requires strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, plus GCSEs and NVQ III in administration. You will liaise with tribunals and external bodies to support best practice.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are required.
• NVQ Level III in Administration or equivalent is required.
• ECDL or MS Office competence evidenced by proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and maintain systems to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice and related guidance.
• Liaise with clinicians, Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies.
• Take responsibility for efficient administration of Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level III in Administration

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) / MS Office competence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a Mental Health Law Administrator in Preston. The role involves coordinating and maintaining systems to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and related codes of practice, supporting clinicians across the Trust.

The post requires strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, plus GCSEs and NVQ III in administration. You will liaise with tribunals and external bodies to support best practice.