Mental Health Act Administrator

Job Location	Alder Forest
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Administrator to join our team at Cygnet Alders.Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.At Cygnet Alders Clinic we provide a specialist psychologically informed personality disorder pathway across three living areas;Severn, for assessment and stabilisation;Avon, where service users move as they engage and progress with their treatment pathway;andColn, which focuses on transitioning to the community.With us,youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to helpyouthrive.Your day-to-day...

Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correctreporting to the MHA Administrator 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 todoso, 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
Covering MHA Administrator in his/her absence
Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards.
Adapt to changes in organising new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearing in response to COVID - 19
Attending Meeting in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator
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,youll receive ...

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

Pleasenote: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please send your CV to or click apply now.

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