Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding and dynamic Mental Health Act Team in Dartford.
The post holder ideally would suit someone with Mental Health Act knowledge and experience alongside the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment. The candidate must be able to adapt their workload to meet the needs of the service and at times work alone as well as within a wider team. Prioritising is a must for this post, alongside general administration skills.
The post is 22.5 hours across three days 7.5 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Days are not negotiable.
Main duties of the job
* Scrutinising section paperwork with the meaning of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
* Liaising with service users and doctors and other professional teams to arrange patient tribunals.
* Undertaking audits across acute wards in line with the Mental Health Act standards.
* Providing training to nurses, doctors and other allied professionals.
* Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the best possible liaison for patients.
Job responsibilities
* Effectively manage own time and resources.
* To assist with MHA scrutiny visits.
* Provide advice and, when required, training on various aspects of the Mental Health Act, particularly scrutiny of documentation, to ward staff and participate in planned training events with colleagues.
Person Specification
* To prioritise workloads accordingly.
* Mental Health Act legislation knowledge.
* To be able to work alone at times.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Salary: £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum pro rata (inclusive of high cost area supplement)
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