Mental Health Act Administrator
Application Deadline: 14 August 2025
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne
Compensation: £29,035 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Woodbourne is looking to recruit a Mental Health Act Administrator to join the team This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week.
Priory Hospital Woodbourne, located in a peaceful and picturesque suburb of South West Birmingham, is a specialised addiction rehab centre, providing expert treatment for a range of addictions, including alcohol, drugs and support for behavioural addictions.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
As part of the role you will:
* Review legal paperwork to ensure compliance with Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts, supporting hospital teams
* Support patients, clinicians, and stakeholders by addressing queries or consulting the team
* Arrange and support patient hearings, including Tribunals and Hospital Manager Hearings
* Serve as liaison with external agencies like NHS, Local Authorities, Tribunal Service, and others
* Complete audits and reports to inform hospitals and regional improvements
* Provide training to doctors, nurses, and professionals across the regional team
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
You will need to have administration experience, preferably from working in a fast-paced office environment. It would be great if this included legal, health, or social care experience. You will need to be a strong communicator, have the ability to prioritise and work on your own initiative. Reliability, tact, flexibility and adaptability are also key skills for this role.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* Free on-site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
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