Priory Hospital Norwich, Ellingham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1AE
Priory Group Division
Hours
18.75 Vacancy Type
Permanent - Part Time Priory Hospital Norwich is a 34 bedded acute mental health hospital which opened in 2020 across 3 wards situated in the town of Attleborough. The role of Mental Health Act Administrator is to be part of an excellent multidisciplinary team to support our patients. Priory Hospital Norwich ensures that we put our patients at the centre of everything we do. We are a busy acute unit aiming to offer a high standard of care and deliver great outcomes for patients. Responsibilities
Manage the efficient administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA) within the area of responsibility and prioritise workload to meet constantly changing demands. Ensure compliance with the MHA 1983, amendments to the act and the revised MHA Code of Practice. Support and advise staff, service users and relatives on the MHA 1983 and associated procedures. Be an active member of the Healthcare MHA administrators group, MHA training sub group and MHA audit sub group. Create and maintain individual legal files for service users subject to the Act, safeguarding confidential information and statutory documentation. Maintain accurate data in relation to the use of the Act in order to provide statistical information for national and local reporting processes. Keep up to date with new legislation relating to the MHA, and the implementation of new policies and procedures as required and ensure staff are fully informed and trained in new practices. Support the service in any administration related to Deprivation of Liberties legislation where required. Provide MHA training for the hospital, as part of the division’s mandatory training. Provide support to other MHA administrators and provide cover when required and as agreed. Receive and scrutinise statutory documentation; ensure that errors are rectified within the legal timescale; be responsible for identifying an invalidating error and following documented procedures after consultation with the Hospital Director/Director of Clinical Services. Provide information to Service Users and their nearest relatives under section 132 of the MHA. Provide information to qualifying patients in relation to their right to access Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services (IMHA) under section 132D. Monitor, remind and record changes in legal status and appropriate documentation. Informing Consultants and nursing staff of legal requirements relating to detained patients i.e. renewal of sections, consent to treatment etc. Be responsible for processing hearings in relation to MH tribunals and Hospital Directors review, notifying all relevant parties, obtaining reports negotiating hearing dates and venues, providing and processing documentation in accordance with the MHA Code of Practice and Divisional Policies and procedures. Follow up MHA action points in CQC Inspection reports following visits to clinical areas by the CQC. Escalate and report breaches, areas of concern and poor practice in line with Divisional protocol. Report to the hospital Clinical Governance Committee, MHA managers meeting etc. as required. Act in the capacity of audit facilitator regarding any local or divisional clinical audits on the MHA. Ensure supplies of MHA documentation, statutory and in house, are available for clinicians, service users and their nearest relatives. Ensure as far as practicable, a safe environment in hearings for visitors and staff. Provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed. Other Benefits
25 day's annual leave plus bank holidays An extra day's annual leave for your birthday Management and leadership development opportunities
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18.75 Vacancy Type
Permanent - Part Time Priory Hospital Norwich is a 34 bedded acute mental health hospital which opened in 2020 across 3 wards situated in the town of Attleborough. The role of Mental Health Act Administrator is to be part of an excellent multidisciplinary team to support our patients. Priory Hospital Norwich ensures that we put our patients at the centre of everything we do. We are a busy acute unit aiming to offer a high standard of care and deliver great outcomes for patients. Responsibilities
Manage the efficient administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA) within the area of responsibility and prioritise workload to meet constantly changing demands. Ensure compliance with the MHA 1983, amendments to the act and the revised MHA Code of Practice. Support and advise staff, service users and relatives on the MHA 1983 and associated procedures. Be an active member of the Healthcare MHA administrators group, MHA training sub group and MHA audit sub group. Create and maintain individual legal files for service users subject to the Act, safeguarding confidential information and statutory documentation. Maintain accurate data in relation to the use of the Act in order to provide statistical information for national and local reporting processes. Keep up to date with new legislation relating to the MHA, and the implementation of new policies and procedures as required and ensure staff are fully informed and trained in new practices. Support the service in any administration related to Deprivation of Liberties legislation where required. Provide MHA training for the hospital, as part of the division’s mandatory training. Provide support to other MHA administrators and provide cover when required and as agreed. Receive and scrutinise statutory documentation; ensure that errors are rectified within the legal timescale; be responsible for identifying an invalidating error and following documented procedures after consultation with the Hospital Director/Director of Clinical Services. Provide information to Service Users and their nearest relatives under section 132 of the MHA. Provide information to qualifying patients in relation to their right to access Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services (IMHA) under section 132D. Monitor, remind and record changes in legal status and appropriate documentation. Informing Consultants and nursing staff of legal requirements relating to detained patients i.e. renewal of sections, consent to treatment etc. Be responsible for processing hearings in relation to MH tribunals and Hospital Directors review, notifying all relevant parties, obtaining reports negotiating hearing dates and venues, providing and processing documentation in accordance with the MHA Code of Practice and Divisional Policies and procedures. Follow up MHA action points in CQC Inspection reports following visits to clinical areas by the CQC. Escalate and report breaches, areas of concern and poor practice in line with Divisional protocol. Report to the hospital Clinical Governance Committee, MHA managers meeting etc. as required. Act in the capacity of audit facilitator regarding any local or divisional clinical audits on the MHA. Ensure supplies of MHA documentation, statutory and in house, are available for clinicians, service users and their nearest relatives. Ensure as far as practicable, a safe environment in hearings for visitors and staff. Provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed. Other Benefits
25 day's annual leave plus bank holidays An extra day's annual leave for your birthday Management and leadership development opportunities
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