Mental Health Act Administrator B3

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme, including life ins

Development opportunities including B/

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts on goods and services

Employee support and counselling

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is a major NHS board in Scotland employing about 40,000 staff. The role sits within Mental Health legislation administration, with training and development opportunities, based at Leverndale Hospital in Glasgow.

You will support statutory processes, gain expertise in detentions under Mental Health acts, and work closely with senior staff to ensure legal compliance. This is a full-time, permanent position with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation equivalent to SVQ Level 3.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Induction training and on-the-job support provided by senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of Mental Health legislation and associated processes.
• Develop knowledge in managing detentions under relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with the Mental Health Act Administrator to ensure compliance.

Skills

Mental health legislation

Communication skills

Induction training

Education

SVQ Level 3 knowledge

IHRIM Basic Level Certificate of Technical Competence

ECDL qualification

Job description

The role:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Act Administrator, developing a broad knowledge and practical experience of Mental Health Legislation and the associated administrative processes that support its implementation. This includes gaining experience in the application of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (as amended by the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003), and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift Pattern - Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 (early finish 3.30 pm one day per week TBC)

Base location - Leverndale Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Support the administration of Mental Health legislation and associated statutory processes.
• Develop knowledge and experience in managing different types of detentions under relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the Mental Health Act Administrator and senior staff to ensure legislative requirements are met.
• Participate in extensive local training and development to build expertise in Mental Health legislation and administrative arrangements.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation equivalent to SVQ Level 3.
• Working knowledge of the main aspects of Mental Health legislation, gained through an appropriate induction programme and training provided by the Health Records Manager or Supervisor.
• IHRIM Basic Level Certificate of Technical Competence.
• ECDL qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• As there is no specific external training available for this specialist area, comprehensive local training and support will be provided by senior staff to enable the development of expertise in Mental Health legislation and detention processes.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Irene Whyte, Health Records Manager - [e-mail] - 0141 211 6628

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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