Mental Health Law Administrator

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in England is looking for a Mental Health Law Administrator. The role involves providing crucial advice to professionals on the Mental Health Act and The Mental Capacity Act. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a self-motivated mindset. The Trust values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Flexible working patterns are supported to benefit work/life balance. Applications from under-represented groups are especially encouraged.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Self-motivated and passionate about mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to professionals across the Trust.
• Support best practices and improve compliance with legislation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Understanding of The Mental Capacity Act

Job description

Position

The Trust Mental Health Law Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Law Administrator.

Responsibilities

The role will require a self‑motivated and passionate person who is able to demonstrate strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and The Mental Capacity Act to be able to offer advice to professionals across the Trust to support best practice and improve compliance with legislation.

Diversity and Inclusion

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

Working Patterns

LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Jennifer Greatorex
Job title: Head of Mental Health Law
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07835 662994