Mental Health Law Practitioner

Cygnet Health Care; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Coventry is seeking a Mental Health Law Practitioner to support the MHA Team at their emergency mental health hospital. The role involves maintaining records for clients, ensuring compliance with legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have administrative experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and qualifications in English and Maths. This position offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including training, health resources, and an employee discount scheme.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level education required.
• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for detained clients.
• Provide specialist knowledge to management and clinical staff.
• Scrutinize section papers for hearings.
• Update diaries and spreadsheets with hearing dates.
• Liaise with external agencies and the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Experience in Healthcare

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Education

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Law Practitioner to support the MHA Team in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, our emergency mental health hospital for men in Coventry.

The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Your day-to-day...

• Responsible for maintaining accurate records for all detained clients to a high standard.
• Provide specialist knowledge and skills to the Management Team and Clinical staff in the areas of legislative requirements as per the Mental Health Act.
• Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct - reporting to the MHA Lead any areas which require amendment.
• Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings.
• Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings.
• Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings.
• Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings.
• Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required to do so, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk.
• Data input of Section within the Mental Health Act spreadsheet.
• Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards.
• Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi-disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting.

We are looking for people who have:

• Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable
• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction
• Regular coaching and support
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit - Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised meals on duty

For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check