Job summary
Job Summaryo The Mental Health Act covers the reception, care and treatment of persons detained with mental disorder. It provides the legislation by which people diagnosed with a mental disorder can be detained in hospital or police custody for their disorder to be assessed or treated or be subject to supervised community treatment.o The role of the Mental Health Act Administration Assistant and Partnership Support is first and foremost to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Mental Health Act Administrator. Ability to work without supervision is an important aspect of this post as the position includes covering the duties of the Mental Health Act Administrator in their absence.o Lead role in maintaining processes and systems to support compliance with the Mental Health Act and the Code of Practice.o Working within a Team the postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the Health Board is fully compliant with all the statutory requirements enforced by the Mental Health Act. Ensuring that all Mental Health Act documentation is correct and up to date, maintaining an accurate filing system and database of patient information.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities and Dutieso Develop a sound operational knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, including Mental Health Law, Mental Capacity Act and any subsequent legislation.o Undertake administrative duties relating to the Mental Health Act 1983 which frequently involves communication of highly complex, sensitive or contentious nature. This may be in writing, electronically, by phone and in person, with Hospital Managers, Clinical Staff, Social Services, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Mental Health Review Services, Mental Health Review Tribunal, Legal Representatives and Advocacy Services. Required to use a sensitive approach where there may be significant barriers to communication.o Assist with, and lead in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator where necessary, the co-ordination of Hospital Managers Hearings in the event of an Appeal; ensure that all reports are checked, collated and despatched in accordance with Health Board Policy. Communicate to staff and patients the outcome of the Hearing.o Assist with, and lead where necessary, the co-ordination of Mental Health Review Tribunal Hearings, in the event of an Appeal, to ensure that all hospital statements and reports are prepared and despatched within the statutory time-sensitive deadlines and Mental Health Review Tribunal Rules.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- oExperience of using Microsoft packages
- oExperience of developing relationships with external agencies and organisations
- oAdvanced word processing skills, obtained through a formal qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oEuropean Computer Driving Licence
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oExperience of administrative work, including arranging meetings, handling telephone enquiries, receiving visitors in a friendly and efficient manner and establishing and maintaining office systems both electronic and manual
- oKnowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act, and subsequent legislation
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience in a secretarial or administrative role with excellent organisational skills
- oCommunicate and build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels both internally and externally
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oAbility to judge the importance of information and to respond appropriately
- oIdentify, prioritise and work to short deadlines / under pressure
- oWork without supervision to achieve the objectives of the post
Desirable
- oSome ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- oAble to work effectively against a background of change
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- oDesign and layout reports, forms and other documents to a high quality and appropriate format
- oCommunicate clearly and succinctly, both orally and written
- oTake accurate minutes
- oCollate and undertake a basic analysis of data
- oPrepare information for meetings and seminars
- oDemonstrate the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the Data Protection Act particularly in relation to confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- oExperience of using Microsoft packages
- oExperience of developing relationships with external agencies and organisations
- oAdvanced word processing skills, obtained through a formal qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oEuropean Computer Driving Licence
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- oExperience of administrative work, including arranging meetings, handling telephone enquiries, receiving visitors in a friendly and efficient manner and establishing and maintaining office systems both electronic and manual
- oKnowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act, and subsequent legislation
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience in a secretarial or administrative role with excellent organisational skills
- oCommunicate and build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels both internally and externally
- oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
- oAbility to judge the importance of information and to respond appropriately
- oIdentify, prioritise and work to short deadlines / under pressure
- oWork without supervision to achieve the objectives of the post
Desirable
- oSome ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- oAble to work effectively against a background of change
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- oDesign and layout reports, forms and other documents to a high quality and appropriate format
- oCommunicate clearly and succinctly, both orally and written
- oTake accurate minutes
- oCollate and undertake a basic analysis of data
- oPrepare information for meetings and seminars
- oDemonstrate the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the Data Protection Act particularly in relation to confidentiality
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).
Additional information
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).
