Mental Health Law Practitioner

NHS; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a confident Mental Health Law Practitioner to support the MHA Team at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act and maintaining records for detained clients. Candidates should have relevant administration experience and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience including report preparation and organizing meetings.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for all detained clients to a high standard.
• Provide specialist knowledge to the Management Team regarding legislative requirements.
• Scrutinise section papers and ensure relevant paperwork is correct.
• Chase up reports for all Tribunal and Manager Hearings.
• Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required.

Skills

Administration experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Exceptional organizational skills

Experience in a Healthcare environment

Education

GCSE qualifications in English and Maths

Job description

We are looking for a confident Mental Health Law Practitioner with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital .

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Cygnet have 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, which is 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.

• 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

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.