Role
Band 3 roles are only eligible for sponsorship if the post is 32 hours per week or more. NHSGGC cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for roles that do not meet these criteria, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Act Administrator to gain a wide knowledge and experience of Mental Health Legislation, which encompasses the following:
* Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003
* Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 as amended by the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003
* Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* This is a GGC-wide post and can be moved to any location; the initial base will be Gartnavel Royal Hospital.
* Shift pattern: Monday to Wednesday 09:00‑17:00, Thursday 09:00‑16:00, Friday 09:00‑16:30.
Key Responsibilities
* Receive, check, and verify detention paperwork from ward staff, GPs and other doctors regarding patients detained on Emergency or Short Term detentions.
* Notify appropriate external agencies (Mental Welfare Commission, Mental Health Tribunal Service, Local Authority) and the patient’s “Named Person” of the patient’s detention.
* Record the detention in the appropriate recording system, ensuring that the correct dates to notify the clinician of the patient’s review are recorded correctly.
* If a Compulsory Treatment Order or Compulsion Order application is made to the Mental Health Tribunal service, alert a hearing date being set and notify the Tribunal if a date is not forthcoming.
* When patients attend a Tribunal Hearing, ensure that correct paperwork is received from Tribunal Clerk, sent to Ward, Mental Health Officer (MHO) and Mental Welfare Commission, record the review date in the system, and inform patient and patient’s nearest relative of their rights.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience
* Knowledge of Mental Health legislation equivalent to an SVQ Level 3.
* Working knowledge of main aspects of Mental Health legislation gained through induction and training led by the Health Records Manager or the Supervisor.
* IHRIM Basic Level Certificate of Technical competence.
* ECDL or equivalent experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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