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Mental Health Act Co-ordinator

Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Worthing, England
Salary
£23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum
Closing date
11 Apr 2023

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Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Fixed term

Job Details

Band 4

Job summary The post holder will be responsible on a day-to-day basis to undertake the administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 including ensuring the accuracy of MHA administration data, both in electronic and paper format- accepting and scrutinising documentation relating to a patient's detention and taking the necessary action. To include cover for other Mental Health Act team colleagues in the East & West Sussex MHA team to ensure continuity of administration of the Act.

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 Mental Health Act Services Officer as appropriate.

To attend regular supervisions, Mental Health Act Team meetings and others as necessary.

Answer staff queries regarding the administration of the Act, associated legislation and the relevant processes in place to support these.

Ensure maintenance and upkeep of legal file storage management system.

Undertake necessary personal development to ensure up-to-date and continuing knowledge and understanding of legal requirements of 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

Use 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.

Attend other training as necessary as specified by the Trust.

About us The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, willing to learn administrative and legislative processes, to work as part of a team but be self-motivated and have ability to work without supervision. The job is busy and varied and requires an eye for detail and an enquiring mind. We offer you an opportunity to work in a unique administrative role, in a vibrant team, with potential for structured learning and personal development.

Date posted 24 March 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £23,949 to £26,282 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-CO-21111 Job locations Swandean HQ Arundel Road Worthing

BN13 3EP

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Who we are

We provide specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in south east England. People receive care, treatment and support from us in hospital, at home and from a range of community services. Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring.

Where we are

We provide services for people of all ages across Sussex and services for children and young people in Hampshire. There’s something for everyone in our local area, whether that’s the hustle and bustle of Brighton, the scenic South Downs or our wonderful coastline where you can chill out to the sound of the surf.

What we can offer you

When you join us, you’ll be coming to work in an organisation that puts people first. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel valued, respected and included. You will be given plenty of opportunities here for your career to flourish. We’re an organisation which is strong on innovation, research and learning, and we will support your development and help you learn new skills in whichever team or service you work in.

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Company info
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Telephone
01903843000
Location
Trust HQ
Swandean
Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP
GB

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