Mental Health Act Compliance Officer - Part Time, Flexible Hours

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Staff discounts

Free parking

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Mental Health Act Compliance Officer to support MHA administration across the Trust Group, based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich.

The role involves scrutinising statutory documentation, coordinating tribunals and providing guidance to staff to uphold patients’ rights. Training will be provided; independence, initiative and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Desirable prior knowledge of Mental Health Act administration; full training provided.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and flexibility to changing service demands.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and scrutinising statutory documentation, identifying errors and ensuring corrections within legal timescales.
• Providing written information to patients and their nearest relatives.
• Coordinating Mental Health Tribunals and Associate Hospital Manager Reviews, including arranging hearings, notifying relevant parties and processing documentation in line with MHA legislation and Code of Practice.
• Managing competing priorities to ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting data collection and reporting requirements.
• Supporting data analysis and reporting in the absence of the Mental Health Act Administration Manager.
• General administration tasks to support the NNUH Mental Health team and the Complex Health Hub as demand indicates.

Job description

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Mental Health Act Compliance Officer to support MHA administration across the Trust Group, based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich.

The role involves scrutinising statutory documentation, coordinating tribunals and providing guidance to staff to uphold patients’ rights. Training will be provided; independence, initiative and strong organisational skills are essential.