Introduction
Are you an experienced administrator – ideally with knowledge of the Mental Health Act or a qualification in it - looking for a new challenge? If so, join Bere Clinic as a Mental Health Act and Quality Administrator.
As the Mental Health Act and Quality Administrator, you will work as part of the administration team at Bere Clinic which is an established Tier 4 CAMHS Service.
You will work 37.5 hours a week ensuring the department upholds a confidential and efficient service in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007).
You will be responsible for managing and analysing Mental Health Act correspondence and documentation, this includes undertaking assessment requests, transfer of authority, consent to treatments, renewals of detention, consent to treatments and arranging hearings, tribunals and appeals.
You will also liaise with clinicians, allied professionals, service users, their families, legal representatives and official agencies, receiving and responding to enquiries and requests for information in accordance with company policy, service level agreements and statutory regulations.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve processes and the general flow of information so that the service can operate efficiently.
At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As a Mental Health Act and Quality Administrator you will be:
1. Dealing with administrative tasks associated with Associate Managers appeal, renewal Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals including meeting with detained patients to explain their rights of appeal against detention under the MHA.
2. Attending Associate Hospital Managers Hearings and support Mental Health Tribunals.
3. Dealing with the administration of Consent to Treatment Regulations.
4. Assisting in the administrative tasks associated with Care Quality Commission visits and reports.
5. Responsible for staff induction and for professional development as identified in appraisals.
6. Co-ordinating the accurate and timely completion and processing of section papers and associated documentation ensuring the relevant information, signatories and permissions are obtained and recorded in accordance with the requirements of the MHA and code of practice.
7. Ensuring that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory and statutory requirements are met.
8. Maintain the audit trail ensuring up-to-date and accurate information can be provided or accessed as required.
Where you will be working:
Bere Clinic provides a CAMHS Tier 4 eating disorder service for young people aged 12 up to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of eating disorder: or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example mental health or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm.
Onsite we have an Ofsted registered school for the young people to continue with their schooling whilst in treatment.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
9. 4 GCSEs or equivalent (including English)
10. Word Processing qualification is desirable
11. MHA Administration qualification or equivalent is desirable
12. Computer literate (Microsoft Office preferred)
13. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007) and associated legislation
14. Experience of Medical Records administration in a mental health setting is desirable
15. Experience of administration/office systems
What you will get:
16. Annual salary of £25,000
17. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
18. Free meals and parking
19. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
20. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
21. Pension contribution to secure your future.
22. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
23. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.