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 dedicated Mental Health Act Co-ordinator is sought for a busy department at Priority House Hospital, Maidstone. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act, meeting deadlines for patient appeals, and providing training and expert advice.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise section paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure deadlines for patient appeals and reviews are met.
• Liaise with professionals and provide expert advice on the Mental Health Act.
• Deliver training to professionals on the Mental Health Act.

Job description

Mental Health Act Co-ordinator

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Act Co-ordinator for a busy department based at Priority House Hospital, Maidstone.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Scrutinise section paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance.
2. Ensure deadlines related to patient appeals and reviews are met.
3. Liaise with professionals and provide expert advice on the Mental Health Act.
4. Deliver training to professionals on the Mental Health Act.

Join us in the Garden of England, where we combine excellent professional development opportunities with a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway, with additional services in Sussex and Surrey. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 in the community annually. Our diverse team of over 3,800 staff is committed to providing outstanding mental health, learning disability, and specialist services.

Our culture values kindness, compassion, and the vital contribution of every team member, from cleaners to senior management.

Our Strategy

Mission: To deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Vision: To provide outstanding care in partnership, tailored to each service user, every time.

For more information or to arrange informal visits, please contact:

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