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Please note this is an independent contractor role and as such there will be no provision of salary or employee status.
Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking to appoint suitable individuals as Panel Members (known as Associate Hospital Managers - AHMs) to work independently of our Trust and clinical teams who assess and treat people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA).
If you’re an organised, articulate person with broad life experiences who can work collaboratively, work within specified procedures and is passionate about delivering high quality mental health services, then this rewarding role may be worth considering.
The MHA 1983 sets out procedures under which a detained patient may ask for a review of their detention heard by a panel of three or more AHMs. Written evidence is taken from appropriate doctors, nurses, and social workers; oral evidence is taken from these professionals, from the patient and others as appropriate.
The Trust presents its case for continuing detention under the applicable section of the MHA. The patient may have the support of a legal representative or an advocate. Following review, section 23 of the MHA provides that the Associate Hospital Managers may exercise the power to discharge a patient. Similar procedures are followed in the regular review of detentions, renewals and extensions.
* To understand the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and the MHA 1983 Code of Practice, with particular reference to the role of managers (MHA (1983) Section 2, 3, 37, 20, and 23 and MHA 1983 Code of Practice Chapters 37 and 38). An electronic link to the Code of Practice will be issued on appointment.
* To sit on a panel with two or more other AHMs and conduct a hearing (online and in person)
* To read reports on a patient’s mental state, their social circumstances, and nursing care. These reports will include existing care plans and arrangements for after care. The panel may then interview and question the patient professionals and other family members/carers of the patient at hearings.
* If present, to help the patient explain why they wish to be discharged from detention, sympathetically and openly at hearings.
* To balance information presented and decide whether to exercise the power to discharge. Discharge from detention can only be affected by the unanimous decision of 3 AHMs.
* To confirm the decision for continued detention/continuation of Community Treatment Order (CTO) or discharge the patient.
* To attend relevant meetings and AHM related training as required
Oxford Health is a great place to volunteer and to be able to make a difference to how we deliver care across our communities and mental health services.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paula Courtney Job title: Mental Health Act Service Manager Email address: paula.courtney@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865902036
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role or are unsure about applying but are interested in the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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