Mental Health Law Practitioner – Compliance & Detention Lead

Cygnet Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and Induction

Regular coaching and support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit- Fitness & Health

Job summary

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry is seeking a Mental Health Law Practitioner to support the MHA Administrator in applying the Mental Health Act 1983. The role is Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, based on site.

You will ensure lawful detention procedures, maintain accurate records, manage detention paperwork, and assist with rights explanations for patients and relatives, including coordinating hearings where appropriate.

Qualifications

• GCSE level with English and Maths.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in healthcare environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procedures under the Mental Health Act and related legislation are followed.
• Ensure lawful detention of patients.
• Maintain adequate records for detained patients.
• Safely store and manage detention documentation.
• Receive section papers during working hours.
• Arrange correction of errors to meet legal requirements.
• Inform patients and relatives of rights and assist with exercising them.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of mental health solicitors and assist with hearings where possible.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Administration experience

Liaising with clients

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry is seeking a Mental Health Law Practitioner to support the MHA Administrator in applying the Mental Health Act 1983. The role is Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, based on site.

You will ensure lawful detention procedures, maintain accurate records, manage detention paperwork, and assist with rights explanations for patients and relatives, including coordinating hearings where appropriate.