Mental Health Law Practitioner

Cygnet Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,690 per annum

Full training and Induction

Regular coaching and support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking is recruiting a Mental Health Law Practitioner to support the MHA Administration and ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Woking.

You will handle the administration for detained service users, manage section papers, and coordinate hearings while maintaining accurate records. The role is based in a hospital setting, with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• To ensure that all procedures relative to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation are adhered to.
• Ensure the legal detention of patients.
• Ensure adequate records for detained patients are maintained.
• Ensure adequate and safe storage of documentation.
• Receive section papers during working hours.
• Arrange correction of errors relating to detention of patients to meet all legal requirements.
• Ensure patient and nearest relatives are aware of individual rights and power of detention in force and assist as required with exercising these rights.
• Ensure an up-to-date list of mental health solicitors is available to patients and that patients are represented at hearings or appeals where possible or appropriate.
• Organise, and arrange hearings for all detained patients.
• Complete required audits within the MHA.
• Cover for other administrative functions as needed for support

Skills

Admin experience

MS Office

Organisational skills

Healthcare environment

MHA 1983 knowledge

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women.

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Law Practitioner, to support the MHA Administration in ensuring that we meet the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Woking.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive and accurate administration of those service users allocated to them, who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007.

You will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday in a hospital setting.

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 helpyouthrive.

You’re day-to-day…

• To ensure that all procedures relative to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation are adhered to.

• Ensure the legal detention of patients.

• Ensure adequate records for detained patients are maintained.

• Ensure adequate and safe storage of documentation.

• Receive section papers during working hours.

• Arrange correction of errors relating to detention of patients to meet all legal requirements.

• Ensure patient and nearest relatives are aware of individual rights and power of detention in force and assist as required with exercising these rights.

• Ensure an up-to-date list of mental health solicitors is available to patients and that patients are represented at hearings or appeals where possible or appropriate.

• Organise, and arrange hearings for all detained patients.

• Complete required audits within the MHA.

• Cover for other administrative functions as needed for support

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:

• £30,690 per annum

• 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

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

What next?

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