Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
The post holder will be responsible for, and ensure that, the provisions in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983 are implemented in accordance with the legislative requirements, the Code of Practice requirements and National and Government Guidance.
They will be required to provide a range of advice and guidance based on in-depth knowledge in relation to Mental Health Legislation to all disciplines.
They will be required to facilitate the smooth running of Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' hearings; ensuring that the Trust meets all professional and legal requirements and responsibilities.
The post holder should have a Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Law (or be prepared to work towards it); have an in-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act; basic awareness of the Human Rights Act and basic awareness of the Mental Capacity Act.
They should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and agencies; be able to co-ordinate several work streams which will be running simultaneously and be confident in handling competing demands for completion; and maintain a high level of accuracy for each of those tasks.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure that all aspects of the MHA are administered lawfully and effectively.
* Ensure confidentiality, and high standards in record keeping and storage of all records (paper and electronic), so that they can be retrieved promptly and efficiently, and maintain a file transfer system.
* Scrutinise MHA documents ensuring they fulfil the legal requirement of the MHA and take the necessary steps to amend errors within legal timeframes. When detentions are found to be unlawful, provide advice to staff on procedures to follow.
* Accurately maintain and update the electronic patient record [SystmOne] in relation to MHA specific data and ensure accurate and timely data entry on a daily basis. The ability to enter data onto this module of SystmOne is reserved to the MHA staff role.
* Ensure that statutory notifications to the CQC are provided within the regulatory timescales utilising the CQC Portal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths.
* Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Law (or prepared to work towards it).
* ECDL or equivalent experience.
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
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
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