Mental Health Act Administrator

Full Job Description

Working as part of the administration team at this NHS Trust Hospital, a service for men and women with mental health problems, you will be responsible for managing and analysing Mental Health Act correspondence and documentation.

You will also liaise with clinicians, allied professionals, service users, their families, legal representatives and official agencies, receiving and responding to enquiries and requests for information in accordance with company policy, service level agreements and statutory regulations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve processes and the general flow of information so that the service can operate efficiently. You will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

•           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

Salary: £26,715  / Hours: 37.5 per week.

The role could also be on a temporary basis at £13.70 per hour (plus holiday pay).