Job Overview
Become a part time MHA Administration Assistant with purpose, where your contribution is part of helping to change people's lives. It's an administration role that's rewarding like no other. Join the team, based at Thornford Park Hospital, Thatcham, as an Administration Assistant and be valued and supported. The MHA Team at Thornford Park also provide MHA support for Rosebank House. This is a part‑time role of 15 hours per week, with flexible hours mutually agreed with the MHA Administrator.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 in accordance with the Code of Practice and associated legislation.
* Provide day‑to‑day assistance to the MHA Administrator, including answering telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries.
* Receive and respond to emails from both internal and external professionals.
* Schedule meetings as and when required.
* Meet and greet visitors to the department – to include both colleagues, service users and also external visitors such as Tribunal members, etc.
* Provide administrative support at Mental Health Tribunals and Managers Review Hearings.
* Scan and upload documents to the patient’s electronic record system.
* Maintain an efficient filing system – predominantly the patient’s legal files.
* Distribute statutory forms, in particular Consent to Treatment forms, to the relevant ward managers.
* Collate and present monthly information to the MHA Administrator as requested.
* Support with Data Subject Request applications, and ensuring legal deadlines are adhered to.
* Provide cover for the MHA Administrator when they are not on site.
* Any other administrative duties as requested by the MHA Administrator.
Key Working Relationships
* Mental Health Tribunal (which includes Judges, Psychiatrists, etc.)
* Mental Health Act Hospital Managers
* Multi‑Disciplinary Teams – Medical, Nursing, Social Work, etc.
* Solicitors and Barristers
* Service Users and Nearest Relatives
Qualifications & Requirements
* Previous experience within a similar role and/or environment.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work to legal deadlines, with an excellent eye for detail.
* Flexibility in respect to working hours (as and when required).
* GCSE English, C or above.
Job Details
* Part‑time role – 15 hours per week.
* Based at Thornford Park Hospital, Thatcham; MHA support for Rosebank House, Reading, Berkshire.
Salary & Benefits
* Annual salary of £26,000 pro rata.
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking.
* Well‑being support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
* There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
Employer Information & Equal Opportunity
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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