Overview
The co-ordinate, develop and maintain system, to ensure effective compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice and other associated legislation, guidance and procedures in accordance with Trust Policy and Practice. The post holder will be required to work closely with clinicians, other professionals within the Service. Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies. To take specific responsibilities for the efficient administration of Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate, develop and maintain systems to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice and other legislation, guidance and procedures in accordance with Trust Policy and Practice.
* Work closely with clinicians and other professionals within the Service.
* Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies.
* Take specific responsibilities for the efficient administration of Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.
Supplementary Information
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About the Trust
The Trust Mental Health Law Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Law Administrator. The role will require a self-motivated and passionate person who is able to demonstrate strong communication skills. The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and The Mental Capacity Act to be able to offer advice to professionals across the Trust to support best practice and improve compliance with legislation.
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
* Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
* Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
* Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
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