Mental Health Law Administration Support

Job title:

Mental Health Law Administration Support

Company

NHS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic administrator to provide support to an innovative Mental Health Law Team. The post holder will be part of a job share, providing a comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative support service to ensure the rights of those detained under the Mental Health Act are upheld.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:

• support the MHL Team in accordance with standard procedures to ensure adherence to lawful practice
• create electronic and paper files, sending out standard letters to patients, nearest relatives and relevant external agencies
• support the MHL Team in maintaining accurate records, including the electronic patient record
• support the MHL Team with monitoring the use of legislative frameworks and ensuring timely reviews of detention.

About usCheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks’ induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.Date posted26 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternJob shareReference number373-CSS1134Job locationsRedesmereLiverpool RoadChesterCH2 1BQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RSA Level II typing qualification or equivalent keyboard skills
• GCSE level qualifications including English language

Desirable

• Mental health law certificate
• IT certification including Excel/ spreadsheets

Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Working knowledge of administrative or office procedures

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial experience of working in an office environment
• Experience of providing administrative support to a complex and varied service

Desirable

• Multi-agency liaison
• Office management
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• RSA Level II typing qualification or equivalent keyboard skills
• GCSE level qualifications including English language

Desirable

• Mental health law certificate
• IT certification including Excel/ spreadsheets

Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Working knowledge of administrative or office procedures

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act

ExperienceEssential

• Substantial experience of working in an office environment
• Experience of providing administrative support to a complex and varied service

Desirable

• Multi-agency liaison
• Office management
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Chester

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:18:23 GMT

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