Mental Health Act Administrator

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Full time
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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Job offered by: Cygnet
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Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England ST7

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Act Administrator to support in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove. This position will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service will be opening circa May 2025. With this in mind, please note that start dates will likely be from April.

There will be two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward will provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward will provide specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

Your day-to-day... Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct - reporting to the MHA Administrator any areas which require amendment Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required to do so, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk Data input of Section within the Mental health Act spreadsheet Covering MHA Administrator in his/her absence Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards. Adapt to changes in organising new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearing in response to COVID - 19 Attending Meeting in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi-disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting 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 Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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