Mental Health Act Administrator

Cygnet; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and Induction

Coaching and support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Descripción de la vacante

HealthJobs Ltd in Tees Valley is recruiting a Mental Health Act Administrator to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 on a 24-hour-per-week basis at Cygnet St Williams. This role helps coordinate hearings, audits and reporting within a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service, delivering precise documentation and timely updates.

You will liaise with hospital managers, external agencies and the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring accurate records and smooth operation amid evolving

Formación

• Experience in preparing reports and organising meetings.
• Familiarity with healthcare settings and regulatory requirements.
• GCSE English and Maths at minimum level.

Responsabilidades

• Scrutinise section papers and ensure paperwork is complete.
• Maintain diaries and hearing listings.
• Notify parties of deadlines and hearing dates.
• Chase up reports for Tribunal and Managers Hearings.
• Arrange hospital managers' attendance at hearings.
• Assist Tribunal Clerk with room setup and visitor liaison.
• Data input for Mental Health Act spreadsheets.
• Complete Mental Health Act audits using templates.
• Adapt to new protocols for Tribunals and hearings.

Conocimientos

Administration experience

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Healthcare environment

Educación

GCSE English & Maths

Herramientas

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Administrator who will be working 24 hours a week, to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet St Williams.

This is a 12 bed Neuropsychiatric service offering care and treatment to those affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease, like Huntington's Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

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.

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

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
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Annual salary £29,110.00 per annum (pro rata £16,633.45 )

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

What next?

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