Mental Health Law Practitioner

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Law Practitioner to conduct the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 at Cygnet Hospital Clifton, which offers a range of secure mental health services for men in a purpose built therapeutic environment. You will work full time 40 hours a week, helping to ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.

Job responsibilities

• Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct reporting to the MHA Administrator any areas which require amendment
• Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings
• Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings
• Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings
• Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings
• Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required to do so, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk
• Data input of Section within the Mental health Act spreadsheet
• Covering MHA Administrator in his/her absence
• Complete Mental Health Act Audits using Corporate Template for All Wards.
• Adapt to changes in organising new protocols for Tribunals and Managers Hearing in response to COVID 19
• Attend meetings in the absence of the Mental Health Administrator
• Liaise with external Agencies & the Multi disciplinary Team within the Hospital setting

Qualifications and experience

• Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings and liaising with customers/clients
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable
• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable

Benefits

• Full training and Induction
• Regular coaching and support
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit Providing you with fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised meals on duty

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.