Mental Health Legislation Administrator

Job title:

Mental Health Legislation Administrator

Company

NHS

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Mental Health Legislation Team at St Nicholas Hospital. The post holder will work within a small team of specialists who are responsible for the day to day administration of the Mental Health Act 1983.The post holder will be expected to provide excellent clerical and administrative support within the team to effectively manage their own caseload of approximately 60 patients.Main duties of the jobThis will include scrutiny of legal documents, rectification of documents, renewal of detention, and monitoring the consent to treatment provisions. They will provide assurance that patients’ rights under Section 132 are adhered to and be responsible to arrange patient’s hearings, if they appeal to the Mental Health Tribunal or Hospital Managers.Applicants will be required to use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their own caseloads, they will also require excellent organisation skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. They must be a team player be able to adjust plans accordingly without warning and possess excellent communication skillsThey will have excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications.About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.Date posted06 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number263-SS25-015-HNJob locationsSt Nicholas HospitalJubilee RoadGosforthNE3 3XTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their workload on a daily basis. They will be expected to provide a proactive good quality clerical and administrative support within the team, be effective team player, possess excellent written and verbal communications skills including digital communication and confidently be able to relay information to clinical and non- clinical staff about the Mental Health Legislation, Code of Practices, Statutory instruments etc.Please find attached job description for full details.Please find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 6th March 2025Closing date : 20th March 2025We welcome your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their workload on a daily basis. They will be expected to provide a proactive good quality clerical and administrative support within the team, be effective team player, possess excellent written and verbal communications skills including digital communication and confidently be able to relay information to clinical and non- clinical staff about the Mental Health Legislation, Code of Practices, Statutory instruments etc.Please find attached job description for full details.Please find attached job description for full details.Advertising date : 6th March 2025Closing date : 20th March 2025We welcome your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to Diploma/ NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge or experience gained through working procedures within administration or a demonstrable equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience and knowledge of specialist administrative functions
• Knowledge of Managing Peoples information and confidential codes of conduct

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency/professional working.
• Working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of NHS Administrative Procedures

Skills & CompetenciesEssential

• Proven ability to solve complex legal and ethical issues
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills being able to communicate with a diverse audience to regain their respect and confidence
• Effective decision making skills
• Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
• Advanced information technology skills

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Educated to Diploma/ NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge or experience gained through working procedures within administration or a demonstrable equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience and knowledge of specialist administrative functions
• Knowledge of Managing Peoples information and confidential codes of conduct

Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency/professional working.
• Working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of NHS Administrative Procedures

Skills & CompetenciesEssential

• Proven ability to solve complex legal and ethical issues
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills being able to communicate with a diverse audience to regain their respect and confidence
• Effective decision making skills
• Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
• Advanced information technology skills

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Gosforth, Tyne and Wear

Job date

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:17:52 GMT

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