Mental Health Act Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We are currently recruiting for a MHA Administrator to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks,which is a 28 bedded neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for males.

You will work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (site-based)

Your day-to-day...

• To ensure that all procedures relative to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation are adhered to
• Ensure the legal detention of patients
• Ensure adequate records for detained patients are maintained
• Ensure adequate and safe storage of documentation
• Receive section papers during working hours
• Arrange correction of errors relating to detention of patients to meet all legal requirements
• Ensure patient and nearest relatives are aware of individual rights and power of detention in force and assist as required with exercising these rights
• Ensure an up-to-date list of mental health solicitors is available to patients and that patients are represented at hearings or appeals where possible or appropriate

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

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Person Specification

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Widnes

WA8 5UY

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)