Welcome from our Chief Executive

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our Information and Quality team. The postholder will need to have strong IT skills, an eye for detail, an enquiring mind and strong and accurate information and data entry skills.

The postholder will support the Information and Quality Manager with the collation and creation of historical and current data on s.117 eligibility which are held on the Carenotes records.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to undertake tasks independently in line with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures and the Standards for Mental Health Act Administration.

The postholder will be required to respond to queries appropriate to their job role, referring more complex queries to the Information and Quality Manager as appropriate.

To attend regular management supervision sessions, Mental Health Act Team meetings and others as necessary.

To respond to queries from, and liaise with, colleagues within Sussex Partnership, Local Authorities and other providers regarding section 117 provision and eligibility.

To undertake necessary personal development to ensure up-to-date and continuing knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the MHA and associated legislation, case law and government guidance to help protect the Trust from possible litigation due to non-compliance with legal requirements and statutory guidance relevant to their role and responsibilities.

To use a personal computer and other systems in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Trust policies on Computer Security.

To carry out other duties appropriate to the banding as and when required.

To attend other training as necessary as specified by the Trust.

Working for our organisation

The postholder must be able to work as part of a virtual team, but also be self-motivated and able to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.

The workbase to be agreed with the postholder, although it can be undertaken remotely/home working. Training and IT equipment will be provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work closely with the Information and Quality Manager and the Information Analyst to undertake audits and quality checks on the recording of section 117 on the Trust's Information System, raising any identified issues with the Information and Quality Manager, Mental Health Law in a timely manner.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• A sound educational background with good analytical and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly and gain a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience in a working environment with regular contact with work colleagues/public.
• Previous experience in a lead administrative role
• Ability to learn to understand and interpret provisions of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation, seeking appropriate advice and guidance where necessary

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.

We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.