Job summary
30 Hours Per Week
This role sits within a
friendly, busy and expanding MHA Team providing a service across the Trust
footprint. You will join the Team at a time-of-service
enhancement with opportunities for development within the team.
The successful candidate will
work with a supportive management team who provide regular and responsive
supervision and appraisal. The team
works closely with internal and external providers, such as the Tribunal
Service, Ministry of Justice, Legal Representatives, Advocates, family, friends
and carers, plus many more.
The post holder will be
expected to exercise initiative, have the ability to prioritise conflicting
work demands and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Exercising
tact and diplomacy, ensuring confidential and sensitive information is kept
secure are essential skills to ensure that all work is carried out in
accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to delivering a high quality,
supportive and responsive service for the Trust and patients, focused on legal
processes that impact on the delivery of all clinical services.
This role will support the Mental Health Act Admin
Manager Manager in Trust wide actions scrutinising and administering the MHA.
You will have responsibility for co-ordinating a comprehensive and responsive
service across the Trust in support of the administration of the MHA as well as patient appeals and reviews. You
will work to strict deadlines set by both the MHA and the courts.
As a MHA Administrator you will be part of a Trust wide team and will be required to
provide cover in the absence of your colleagues working from other offices and
collaboratively ensure appropriate cover for the admin support officer role is
met.
The postholder will support the team to ensure that
standards are maintained and appropriate, auditable and measurable. The successful applicant will assist in the
day to day administration of the Act whilst working within the Code of Practice
guidelines and processes and policy set out in the MHA Office.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mental
Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) is statute, which allows for compulsory
detention and treatment of a person who appears to be, or is suffering from a
mental disorder. It is the
responsibility of the Hospital Managers to ensure that the Act is applied
lawfully and that statutory procedures are carried out in accordance with the
Law. The following role outlines areas,
which are delegated to the Mental Health Act Officers and are carried out on
behalf of the Hospital Managers.
To undertake
duties in regard to the administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended
2007). To ensure that the Trust complies with its legal obligations.
The postholder
will be required to provide cover in the absence of their colleagues and will
therefore be required to posses an overall knowledge of the MHA or MCA and its
associated legislation and guidance.
To provide full clerical support for the
administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
The MHA officer will scrutinise all
legal documents pertaining to compulsory powers under the MHA or MCA and ensure
effective management of set procedures under the MHA or MCA and will take
appropriate action in regard to any documents that are incorrect.
To have a working knowledge of the Mental
Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), the Code of Practice and the MHA regulations.
To enable the post holder to
understand the complexity of the Act and the many factors that
can have an effect on the decision making process of clinicians when carrying
out Mental Health Act Assessments.
To ensure that the database, in support
of the Mental Health Act is constantly updated and contains contemporaneous
information.
To provide staff requiring information
in regard to a person who is subject to the Mental Health Act with accurate
information, it is the responsibility of the MHA Officer to ensure that the
information contained in the Mental Health Act database is accurate and up
dated as required.
To provide support and advice to internal
and external staff in regard to all aspects of
MHA or MCA.
To develop close working relationships
with medical staff, nursing staff and local authority staff in regard to
effective management of the appeal process under the Mental Health Act. To
ensure that statutory documentation is requested, collated and delivered to the
appropriate authority within the time lines specified within statute and to
ensure that we comply with Human Rights legislation in securing the patient a
speedy response to an appeal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Mental
Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) is statute, which allows for compulsory
detention and treatment of a person who appears to be, or is suffering from a
mental disorder. It is the
responsibility of the Hospital Managers to ensure that the Act is applied
lawfully and that statutory procedures are carried out in accordance with the
Law. The following role outlines areas,
which are delegated to the Mental Health Act Officers and are carried out on
behalf of the Hospital Managers.
To undertake
duties in regard to the administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended
2007). To ensure that the Trust complies with its legal obligations.
The postholder
will be required to provide cover in the absence of their colleagues and will
therefore be required to posses an overall knowledge of the MHA or MCA and its
associated legislation and guidance.
To provide full clerical support for the
administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
The MHA officer will scrutinise all
legal documents pertaining to compulsory powers under the MHA or MCA and ensure
effective management of set procedures under the MHA or MCA and will take
appropriate action in regard to any documents that are incorrect.
To have a working knowledge of the Mental
Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), the Code of Practice and the MHA regulations.
To enable the post holder to
understand the complexity of the Act and the many factors that
can have an effect on the decision making process of clinicians when carrying
out Mental Health Act Assessments.
To ensure that the database, in support
of the Mental Health Act is constantly updated and contains contemporaneous
information.
To provide staff requiring information
in regard to a person who is subject to the Mental Health Act with accurate
information, it is the responsibility of the MHA Officer to ensure that the
information contained in the Mental Health Act database is accurate and up
dated as required.
To provide support and advice to internal
and external staff in regard to all aspects of
MHA or MCA.
To develop close working relationships
with medical staff, nursing staff and local authority staff in regard to
effective management of the appeal process under the Mental Health Act. To
ensure that statutory documentation is requested, collated and delivered to the
appropriate authority within the time lines specified within statute and to
ensure that we comply with Human Rights legislation in securing the patient a
speedy response to an appeal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to O level or GCSE standard or working to the equivalent of NVQ level 4 in administration or substantial experience in administering the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
- RSA level II or equivalent word processing experience.
Desirable
- Certificate in Mental Health Law.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written and electronic).
- Organisational Skills.
- Proof reading skills.
- Ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
- Ability to work, prioritise and forward plan a workload within a team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of RIO clinical information system.
Training.
Essential
- An extensive level of understanding in the administration and implementation of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
- Development of skills and knowledge in the application of associated legislation.
- Willingness to undertake any further training in relation to role.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Confident and flexible approach, calm and able to cope under pressure.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative and be self motivated.
- Must be confident working in clinical areas and with client group.
- Empathetic Nature.
- Responsible positive and mature attitude. Willingness and ability to work as an effective team member.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial demonstrable experience in implementing administrative procedures within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Previous experience of servicing Hospital Managers and Tribunal appeals.
- Must have a working knowledge of the data protection act and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Supervisory management experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to O level or GCSE standard or working to the equivalent of NVQ level 4 in administration or substantial experience in administering the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
- RSA level II or equivalent word processing experience.
Desirable
- Certificate in Mental Health Law.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written and electronic).
- Organisational Skills.
- Proof reading skills.
- Ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
- Ability to work, prioritise and forward plan a workload within a team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of RIO clinical information system.
Training.
Essential
- An extensive level of understanding in the administration and implementation of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
- Development of skills and knowledge in the application of associated legislation.
- Willingness to undertake any further training in relation to role.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Confident and flexible approach, calm and able to cope under pressure.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to work on own initiative and be self motivated.
- Must be confident working in clinical areas and with client group.
- Empathetic Nature.
- Responsible positive and mature attitude. Willingness and ability to work as an effective team member.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial demonstrable experience in implementing administrative procedures within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Previous experience of servicing Hospital Managers and Tribunal appeals.
- Must have a working knowledge of the data protection act and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Supervisory management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
