Mental Health Act Co-ordinator

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a Mental Health Act Co-ordinator for its busy department in Maidstone. This role requires a strong understanding of Mental Health Act legislation and involves responsibilities like scrutinising paperwork, meeting deadlines for patient appeals, and providing training. Work within a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mental Health Act-related role required.
• Ability to liaise with professionals and provide advice.
• Familiarity with the administration and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise section paperwork.
• Ensure deadlines for patient appeals are met.
• Provide training on the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation

Communication

Training and Development

Job description

Mental Health Act Co-ordinator required for a busy Mental Health Act department based in Priority House Hospital, Maidstone.

The post holder must have knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act legislation and the Code of Practice, and be fully familiar with the administration and legislation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Scrutinising section paperwork
2. Ensuring deadlines are met regarding patient appeals and reviews
3. Liaising with all professionals and providing advice on the Mental Health Act
4. Providing training to all professionals on the Mental Health Act

Come and work with us in the Garden of England, where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services for 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' overall by the CQC.

Each year, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community. We employ over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities, serving diverse communities across rural and urban areas.

You will join friendly, passionate colleagues committed to providing excellent care. Our work environment fosters kindness and compassion, recognizing everyone from cleaners to executives as vital to our service.

Our Strategy

Our mission: Deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: To provide outstanding care and work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Clair Rudden-Vine
• Job Title: Head of Service - Mental Health
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]