Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Act Administrator to join our forward thinking Trust. The successful candidate will be part of a small team responsible for the provision of MHA administration across the Trust, based at Hartington Unit, Chesterfield. You will need to be a self-motivated individual with good knowledge of the MHA. Responsibilities include: receiving and scrutinising Mental Health statutory documents, arranging for amendments to be made within the legal timescale; requesting reports and organising Mental Health Tribunals, sending out section expiry reminders to clinical teams. The candidate will need to be able to prioritise their workload, liaise with consultants, clinical teams, social services, solicitors, Care Quality Commission, service users and their relatives. The candidate will need to have excellent administrative and organisational skills, together with the ability to communicate at all levels. Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay. Main duties of the job To work closely with colleagues in the Mental Health Act team to ensure high quality systems and procedures are in place in order to comply with the administration requirements of the MHA. A good understanding (or the ability to learn) the complexities of the MHA and to disseminate information appropriately within the area of responsibility. To develop and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally. To support and advise colleagues, patients and their nearest relatives on the MHA and associated procedures. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care. It is Trust policy that for posts that are for a time limited period, applicants who are currently employed by an NHS organisation will only be appointed on a secondment basis and should have approval from their line manager this is possible before applying. Applicants who are not employed by an NHS organisation, will receive a fixed term contract. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 383-COR-5348-25 Job locations Hartington Unit Royal Hospital site Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Understand the Trust's obligations under the MHA Scrutinise section papers and ensure any rectifiable error are undertaken within the specified timescale Ensure efficient and accurate systems are in place to manage the MHA Be able to provide an accessible point of contact to advise patients and colleagues on the MHA and associated legislation Maintain appropriate contact with internal and external agencies to ensure MHA requirements are met Arrange hearings for patients detained under the MHA, requesting reports, liaising with appropriate agencies and booking venues to ensure they run smoothly To prepare statistics in relation to MHA reporting To assist with auditing of the MHA Use your own initiative to manage and prioritise workload within the limitation of your own knowledge To escalate any areas of concern in a timely manner Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Understand the Trust's obligations under the MHA Scrutinise section papers and ensure any rectifiable error are undertaken within the specified timescale Ensure efficient and accurate systems are in place to manage the MHA Be able to provide an accessible point of contact to advise patients and colleagues on the MHA and associated legislation Maintain appropriate contact with internal and external agencies to ensure MHA requirements are met Arrange hearings for patients detained under the MHA, requesting reports, liaising with appropriate agencies and booking venues to ensure they run smoothly To prepare statistics in relation to MHA reporting To assist with auditing of the MHA Use your own initiative to manage and prioritise workload within the limitation of your own knowledge To escalate any areas of concern in a timely manner Person Specification Attainment and Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Desirable Certificate in Mental Health Law or equivalent ECDL Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing Computer literacy and keyboard skills Ability to organise a varied workload against a background of frequently changing priorities and the ability to meet deadlines Understand the concept and importance of confidentiality Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff from a variety of agencies and disciplines Knowledge and experience Essential Understand the essential principles and components of the Mental Heath Act Work to deadlines and achieve the desired results Communicate and deliver information effectively and concisely Experience of working in Mental Health Act Administration Desirable Knowledge of issues concerning people with mental health problems In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act Experience of working within the NHS Person Specification Attainment and Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Desirable Certificate in Mental Health Law or equivalent ECDL Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing Computer literacy and keyboard skills Ability to organise a varied workload against a background of frequently changing priorities and the ability to meet deadlines Understand the concept and importance of confidentiality Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff from a variety of agencies and disciplines Knowledge and experience Essential Understand the essential principles and components of the Mental Heath Act Work to deadlines and achieve the desired results Communicate and deliver information effectively and concisely Experience of working in Mental Health Act Administration Desirable Knowledge of issues concerning people with mental health problems In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act Experience of working within the NHS 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 details Employer name Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Hartington Unit Royal Hospital site Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)