Mental Health Act Administrator

Mental Health Act Administrator

Nouvo recruitment are working with our fantastic client based in the heart of Somerset. They are looking for an experienced, professional, administrator to join their fantastic team.

What you will be doing:

• Dealing with administrative tasks associated with Associate Managers appeal, renewal Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals including meeting with detained patients to explain their rights of appeal against detention under the MHA.
• Attending Associate Hospital Managers Hearings and support Mental Health Tribunals.
• Dealing with the administration of Consent to Treatment Regulations.
• Assisting in the administrative tasks associated with Care Quality Commission visits and reports.
• Responsible for staff induction and for professional development as identified in appraisals.
• Co-ordinating the accurate and timely completion and processing of section papers and associated documentation ensuring the relevant information, signatories and permissions are obtained and recorded in accordance with the requirements of the MHA and code of practice.
• Ensuring that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory and statutory requirements are met.
• Maintain the audit trail ensuring up-to-date and accurate information can be provided or accessed as required.

Do you have:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent (including English)
• Word Processing qualification is desirable.
• MHA Administration qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007) and associated legislation.
• Experience of Medical Records administration in a mental health setting is desirable.
• Experience of administration/office systems

If this is, you then please apply now!

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