Mental Health Act Co-ordinator

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Mental Health Act Co-ordinator in Maidstone. This role involves managing section paperwork, ensuring compliance with deadlines, and providing training and advice on the Mental Health Act. The Trust is committed to excellent care and professional development.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

High quality of life

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise section paperwork.
• Ensure deadlines are met regarding patient appeals/reviews.
• Liaise with professionals and provide advice on the Mental Health Act.
• Provide training to professionals on the Mental Health Act.

Job description

Join to apply for the Mental Health Act Co-ordinator role at Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust.

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

Key responsibilities:

1. Scrutinise section paperwork.
2. Ensure deadlines are met regarding patient appeals/reviews.
3. Liaise with professionals and provide advice on the Mental Health Act.
4. Provide training to professionals on the Mental Health Act.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England, where we offer exceptional professional development opportunities and 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 to 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, with rated 'Good' by the CQC.

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

Join our passionate and diverse team committed to excellent care, where everyone plays a vital role in service delivery.

Our Strategy

Our mission is to deliver brilliant care through brilliant people. Our vision is to provide outstanding care in partnership, tailored to each service user, every time.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

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

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care