We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Administrator to support the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Hospital Hexham, which offers a range of secure mental health services for women in a purpose‑built therapeutic environment.
The role offers 40 hours a week to make a real impact on patients, service users and families.
Job responsibilities
* Scrutinising section papers and ensuring relevant paperwork is present and correct
* Ensuring 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
* Assisting the Tribunal Clerk when required, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and liaising with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk
* Data input of Section within the Mental Health Act spreadsheet
* Completing Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for all Wards
* Adapting to changes in organising new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearing in response to COVID‑19
* Attending meetings
* Liaising with external agencies and the multi‑disciplinary team within the hospital setting
Qualifications and experience
* Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings and 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
Salary and benefits
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,619.60 per annum (pro rata) and a range of benefits:
* Full training and induction
* Regular coaching and support
* Employee discount scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Company paid life assurance scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit – providing 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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