Mental Health Law Administrator

South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Whittingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Law Administrator to coordinate and administer Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings, liaising with clinicians, external agencies and the Mental Health Tribunal. The post requires self-motivation, excellent communication, and a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.

The role supports best practice and compliance with legislation, offers flexible working possibilities, and aims to

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, professionals within the service and external agencies.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act to advise professionals and support compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.
• Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Mental Health Act knowledge

Job description

The co-ordinate, develop and maintain system, to ensure effective compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice and other associated legislation, guidance and procedures in accordance with Trust Policy and Practice.

The post holder will be required to work closely with clinicians, other professionals within the Service. Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies. To take specific responsibilities for the efficient administration of Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust, The Trust Mental Health Law Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Law Administrator. 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.

LSCFT support 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.

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