Mental Health Act Compliance Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Regular coaching and support

Employee discount scheme covering购物, 旅

Company pension scheme

Company-paid life assurance

Smart Health Toolkit with fitness

Health cash plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time Mental Health Act Administrator to support Cygnet St Williams, a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service in the region. You will manage hearings, section paperwork and audits, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and CQC standards.

Applicants should have GCSEs including English and Maths, strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proven administrative experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise section papers, check paperwork is present and correct, and report anything needing amendment
• Keep diaries and spreadsheets updated with hearing listings
• Notify all parties of report deadlines and hearing dates
• Chase reports for tribunal and managers' hearings
• Contact hospital managers and arrange their attendance at hearings
• Assist the Tribunal Clerk, including room set-up, paperwork, collecting visitors and liaising with the tribunal panel in the clerk's absence
• Input section data into the Mental Health Act spreadsheet
• Complete Mental Health Act audits using the corporate template for all wards
• Adapt tribunal and managers' hearing protocols in response to COVID-19
• Liaise with external agencies and the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time Mental Health Act Administrator to support Cygnet St Williams, a 12-bed neuropsychiatric service in the region. You will manage hearings, section paperwork and audits, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and CQC standards.

Applicants should have GCSEs including English and Maths, strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proven administrative experience.