Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mental Health Act Coordinator to join our team at Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent.
In this crucial role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe and lawful care of patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
Key Responsibilities
* To co-ordinate the Mental Health Act office and ensure that the Mental Health Act Legislation and Code of Practice is adhered to and followed.
* To provide clinical and professional staff with advice to ensure the safe practice of the Mental Health Act legislation.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the legislation and any relevant case law.
Main Duties of the Job
* To co-ordinate all aspects of the Mental Health Act in line with the current legislation.
* To ensure that all section papers are scrutinised in line with the provisions of the MHA.
* To ensure the smooth running of the MHA office and provide advice to the wards accordingly.
Person Specification
Experience in Mental Health Act Legislation
* At least one year’s experience.
* Experience in DOLS and MCA.
Additional Experience
* Training of the Mental Health Act Legislation.
* Experience of line management.
* Good standard of English Literature.
* Experience of RIO system.
* Good standard of education.
* Certificate of Mental Health Law.
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
Address
Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year (inclusive of high cost area supplement)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
380-SS0619
Job Locations
Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent
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