Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, MHA administrator to join the Meadowbrook MHA team. The post-holder will be required to cover MHA offices within the Trust's footprint.
The post-holder will need to bea self motivated individualwith administration experience and preferably knowledge ofthe MHA or a desire to learn.
The successful candidate will be responsible forreceiving and scrutinising MHA documents and undertaking other MHA related tasks.
The post is in a very busy team and the post-holder will need to able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the administrative aspects of the implementation of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS), including, where necessary, supporting those responsible for the implementation of the Act. Also to ensure that the necessary support is in place to enable the MHA Hospital Managers to carry out their statutory duties ensuring best practice is developed and maintained throughout the organisation
Receipt and scrutiny of statutory MHA documentation, ensuring that all documentation is completed lawfully and that any errors are rectified within designated timescalesEnsuring transfers of detained patients to and from the organistion are undertaken in accordance with the legislation and that relevant documentation accompanies the patientCoordinate administrative aspects of DoLS applicationsOrganise the administration of Mental Health Review Tribunal hearings and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers reviewsProvide the MHA Hospital Managers with all the necessary information and support to enable them to carry out their duties, including designing and delivering training programmes and monitoring deployment Coordinate liaison with MHA Commissioners (Care Quality Commission) including arrangements for visits and collation of responses to recommendations
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to A level, HNC or equivalent
Desirable
- oCertificate in Mental Health law or similar qualification
Experience
Essential
- oWorking in an administrative role in the NHS or comparable setting
- oOperating systems for managing and monitoring information
- oFollowing organisation procedures and maintaining quality standards in one's work
- oWorking with a range of professionals of different backgrounds
- oUse of computer-based systems and programmes
Desirable
- oSome knowledge of the MHA and its Code of Practice
skills and Aptitude
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to demonstrate a sensitive approach towards service users
- oAbility to communicate effectively with senior professionals, Hospital Managers and Mental Health Tribunal representatives
- oAwareness of the need for sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters
- oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment
- oWillingness to travel to other Trust sites and other venues as required
Desirable
- oExperience of line management/supporting others in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to A level, HNC or equivalent
Desirable
- oCertificate in Mental Health law or similar qualification
Experience
Essential
- oWorking in an administrative role in the NHS or comparable setting
- oOperating systems for managing and monitoring information
- oFollowing organisation procedures and maintaining quality standards in one's work
- oWorking with a range of professionals of different backgrounds
- oUse of computer-based systems and programmes
Desirable
- oSome knowledge of the MHA and its Code of Practice
skills and Aptitude
Essential
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oAbility to demonstrate a sensitive approach towards service users
- oAbility to communicate effectively with senior professionals, Hospital Managers and Mental Health Tribunal representatives
- oAwareness of the need for sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters
- oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment
- oWillingness to travel to other Trust sites and other venues as required
Desirable
- oExperience of line management/supporting others in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work effectively within a team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
