Overview
The role will manage the systems, structures, processes and staff in place to support the operation of the Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice and associated legislation.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the development and drafting of Trust policies and procedures in relation to mental health legislation and disseminate them to all relevant managers and staff groups.
* Maintain, enhance and develop operational reporting requirements to the Mental Health Act Committee.
* Provide highly specialist advice and support to Senior Management colleagues and clinical staff in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation.
* Hold managerial responsibility for the locality based Mental Health Act offices in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
* Report to and be supported by the Medical Directorate Business Manager.
Qualifications
* Essential: Educated to Degree level in a related subject or able to demonstrate skills at this level.
* Essential: Further educational development at Masters level in Mental Health Law.
Experience
* Essential: In-depth experience of working with the MHA legislation.
* Essential: Substantial experience in management within a health setting.
* Essential: Experience of providing complex specialist multi-disciplinary training.
* Essential: Experience in writing and reviewing policy based on MHA codes of practice.
Knowledge / Skills
* Essential: Highly specialist knowledge equivalent to degree level of Mental Health Act, HRA, case law in theory and practice.
* Essential: High level of computer literacy and keyboard skills.
* Essential: Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
* Essential: Ability to implement and manage change.
* Essential: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Essential: Audit skills and experience.
Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure submission will be made to the DBS to check for any convictions.
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* Additional information on DBS checks and overseas criminal records checks can be found in the employer information section.
Employer details: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT, Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Site, Doncaster, DN4 8QN. Website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/
Job locations: Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Site, Doncaster, DN4 8QN.
Band 7 • Salary £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata • Permanent • Full-time, Flexible working.
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