Associate Hospital Manager
Honorary
Main area Administration: Legal services Grade Honorary Contract Fixed term: 3 years (To be reviewed 3 yearly) Hours
1. Flexible working
2. Other
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Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (DHCFT) are looking to recruit a number of Associate Hospital Managers (AHM's) to enhance their existing team.
AHM's are lay members specifically appointed to review the detention of patients subject to certain sections of the Mental Health Act 3 (MHA).
The successful candidates will participate in AHM panels consisting of 3 members to review the care, treatment and detention of patients who are subject to the MHA. They will review written reports provided by healthcare professionals, to decide if the grounds for continued detention under the MHA are satisfied.
AHM's are authorised by the Trust, under section of the MHA to discharge detained patients if they no longer meet the criteria for detention.
The role is voluntary, but an attendance allowance of £ per half day session and travel expenses will be made by the Trust. The majority of hearings are held over MS teams, but, may be face-to- face at the patient's request. In these instance the hearing will be held in a number of designated sites across Derbyshire.
The post holder will need to have an interest in mental health issues and/or have worked in the field and must have good communication skills. In this position the post holder must be able to make a decision in a fair and lawful manner based on the evidence available.
Although previous experience is desirable, AHM's do not require any special skills or qualifications as training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
1.Participate in Managers hearings as part of a three-person panel and be able to chair the hearings as and when required.
2.Ensure that Managers hearings are conducted in a manner to that outlined in the MHA Code of Practice (5), and that patients are given the opportunity, and necessary help, to explain why they wish to be discharged.
3.Hold reviews for patients who are detained under the MHA when requested by the patient or when the Responsible Clinician makes a report under section (1) opposing a nearest relative’s application for the patient’s discharge.
4.Make informed decisions regarding the lawful detention of patients, using the criteria outlined in the MHA 3. Undertake statutory reviews of renewals of renewals of, detention, where appropriate, even if the patient does not object to being detained.
5.Discharge patients from section if they do not satisfy the grounds for admission or continued detention under the MHA 3, considering the implications of this decision patient’s subsequent care.
6.Inform the patient, nearest relative with the patient’s consent, and to the professionals involved in the hearing.
7.Record any decisions made following a review and ensure adequate reasons are recorded to evidence the decision.
8.To assist in the training of new Associate Hospital Managers through peer support as required.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
3. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
4. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
5. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
6. Generous NHS pension scheme
7. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
8. Health service discounts and online benefits
9. Incremental pay progression
10. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
11. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
12. Health and wellbeing opportunities
13. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.Participate in Managers hearings as part of a three-person panel and be able to chair the hearings as and when required.
2.Ensure that Managers hearings are conducted in a manner to that outlined in the MHA Code of Practice (5), and that patients are given the opportunity, and necessary help, to explain why they wish to be discharged.
3.Hold reviews for patients who are detained under the MHA when requested by the patient or when the Responsible Clinician makes a report under section (1) opposing a nearest relative’s application for the patient’s discharge.
4.Make informed decisions regarding the lawful detention of patients, using the criteria outlined in the MHA 3. Undertake statutory reviews of renewals of renewals of, detention, where appropriate, even if the patient does not object to being detained.
5.Discharge patients from section if they do not satisfy the grounds for admission or continued detention under the MHA 3, considering the implications of this decision patient’s subsequent care.
6.Inform the patient, nearest relative with the patient’s consent, and to the professionals involved in the hearing.
7.Record any decisions made following a review and ensure adequate reasons are recorded to evidence the decision.
8.To assist in the training of new Associate Hospital Managers through peer support as required.
Main responsibilites:
14. To participate in a panel of 3 hearings for detained patients, when requested by the MHA team
15. To review reports and in liaison with colleagues decide whether the criteria for detention is met
16. To discharge the patient from detention if colleagues agreed that the threshold for detention is not met
Person specification
Attainment/Qulification
Essential criteria
17. Good standard of education, GCSE in English (grade C or above)
Desirable criteria
18. Knowledge of Mental Health Act and associated legislation
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Excellent communication skills
20. Ability to deal with people from different professional backgrounds
21. Ability to scrutinise, interpret and challenge objectively
22. Ability to make impartial decisions
23. Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
24. Team working skills
Knowledge/experience
Essential criteria
25. Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health process
Further details / informal visits contact
NameChristine HensonJob titleMental Health Act ManagerEmail number