London, SE1 7PW
Mental Health Act Administrator
Cygnet
£28,500
Full-time
Description
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Administrator to support the MHA Team in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Hospital Churchill, which offers a range of secure mental health services for men in a purpose-built therapeutic environment.
You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Your day-to-day...
Provide specialist knowledge and skills to the Management Team and Clinical staff in the areas of legislative requirements as per the Mental Health Act.
Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct – reporting to the MHA Lead any areas which require amendment
Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings
Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings
Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings
Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings
Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required to do so, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk
Data input of Section within the Mental health Act spreadsheet
Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards.
Attending Meeting in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator
Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi-disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting
We are looking for people who have
Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths
Exceptional organisational skills
Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable
Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable
Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
Full training and Induction
Regular coaching and support
Employee Discount Scheme
Company pension scheme
Company paid Life Assurance scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Health Cash Plan
Subsidised meals on duty
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Expiry date: 29/11/2024
Mental Health Act Administrator
Company
Cygnet
Salary
£28,500
Job Type
Full-time
Location
London, SE1 7PW
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