Mental Health Act Assistant Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health law is seeking a Mental Health Act Assistant to support the administration of Mental Health Act activities. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and the chance to work flexibly within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include accurate record-keeping, correspondence management, and administrative support. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to mental health legislation and contribute to vital services.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• No previous experience of Mental Health law required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Accurate administration and recording of Mental Health Act activities.
• Providing administrative support to the Mental Health Act team.
• Managing routine and complex correspondence.

Skills

Motivation

Job description

The Mental Health Act office is responsible for ensuring that the Trust complies with Mental Health Legislation. The department provides advice to professionals, service users, and carers regarding the lawful application of the Mental Health Act.

The Mental Health Act Assistant will support the Mental Health Act Administrators and Managers in the day-to-day administration of the Mental Health Act, ensuring that correct procedures are followed accurately and on time.

No previous experience of Mental Health law is required as this is an entry-level post, and full training will be provided to the successful candidate. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in working within Mental Health Law and gaining exposure to Mental Health legislation.

The Mental Health Act Assistant will be responsible for the accurate administration and recording of Mental Health Act activities onto the patient electronic systems. They will undertake telephone, email, and written communication with clinical staff and external organizations, maintain filing systems daily, and action incoming mail.

We are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT offers benefits such as:

1. Season Ticket Loans
2. NHS discounts for staff
3. Excellent training facilities and opportunities
4. Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
5. The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge in other areas
6. Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust actively encourages flexible working. Appointed staff can apply for flexible working requests from day one of employment.

Join our Staff bank, which hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for shifts across our hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled automatically, with options to work additional shifts if desired.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accurate administration and recording of Mental Health Act activities
• Serving as a point of contact for the team and managing routine and complex correspondence
• Providing administrative support to the Mental Health Act team
• Maintaining filing systems daily
• Opening and actioning incoming mail
• Printing, uploading, and scanning MHA documentation under the guidance of the MHA Administrator
• Completing Mental Health Review Tribunal contact sheets and preparing section papers for solicitors
• Archiving detention papers
• Attending Mental Health Act team meetings

This advert closes on Sunday, 25 May 2025.