Mental Health Act Co-ordinator
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Act Coordinator to join our team at Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent.
In this crucial role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and lawful care of patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
Key Responsibilities
To co-ordinate the Mental Health Act office and ensure that the Mental Health Act Legislation and Code of Practice is adhered to and followed. To provide clinical and professional staff with advice to ensure the safe practice of the Mental Health Act legislation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the legislation and any relevant case law. Main Duties of the Job
To co-ordinate all aspects of the Mental Health Act in line with the current legislation. To ensure that all section papers are scrutinised in line with the provisions of the MHA. To ensure the smooth running of the MHA office and provide advice to the wards accordingly. About Us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Main duties - to ensure the smooth running and adherence to the Mental Health Act legislation and Code of Practice. Please see job description for more details Person Specification
Experience in Mental Health Act Legislation
Essential
At least one year’s experience. Desirable
Experience in DOLS and MCA. Experience
Essential
Training of the Mental Health Act Legislation. Desirable
Experience of line management. Experience
Essential
Good standard of English Literature. Desirable
Experience of RIO system. Experience
Essential
Good standard of education. Desirable
Certificate of Mental Health Law. Employer Details
Employer Name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address
Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent Bow Arrow Lane Dartford DA1 6PB Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 380-SS0619
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To co-ordinate the Mental Health Act office and ensure that the Mental Health Act Legislation and Code of Practice is adhered to and followed. To provide clinical and professional staff with advice to ensure the safe practice of the Mental Health Act legislation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the legislation and any relevant case law. Main Duties of the Job
To co-ordinate all aspects of the Mental Health Act in line with the current legislation. To ensure that all section papers are scrutinised in line with the provisions of the MHA. To ensure the smooth running of the MHA office and provide advice to the wards accordingly. About Us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC. Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community. We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Main duties - to ensure the smooth running and adherence to the Mental Health Act legislation and Code of Practice. Please see job description for more details Person Specification
Experience in Mental Health Act Legislation
Essential
At least one year’s experience. Desirable
Experience in DOLS and MCA. Experience
Essential
Training of the Mental Health Act Legislation. Desirable
Experience of line management. Experience
Essential
Good standard of English Literature. Desirable
Experience of RIO system. Experience
Essential
Good standard of education. Desirable
Certificate of Mental Health Law. Employer Details
Employer Name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address
Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent Bow Arrow Lane Dartford DA1 6PB Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 380-SS0619
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