Job Overview
This is an exciting time to join the new Legal Services Department within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. As a new and developing service, we aim to ensure clinicians and leaders have timely access to high quality legal advice to deliver the best care to the patients of North Wales. We also deliver a range of in-house legal functions including litigation (including claims) management, redress management, inquest management, healthcare legal case management (such as the Court of Protection) and Mental Health Act Administration.
Main duties of the job
* The level of responsibility is much higher than might be implied by the title. It requires a high level of knowledge in the Mental Health Act 1983, the Human Rights Act 1998 and relevant, ongoing developments in both statute law and case law.
* The Hospital Managers are directly responsible for the implementation, management and supervision of the Mental Health Act 1983 throughout BCUHB. Their statutory administrative responsibilities in this respect are directly delegated to the Mental Health Act Administrator.
* The post holder will supervise and provide provision of advice on legislation and all administrative issues relating to the Mental Health Act 1983.
* On behalf of the Hospital Managers, the post holder will ensure that statutory documentation is compliant with the Mental Health Act 1983 and current legislation.
* The post holder will ensure that detained patients are made fully aware of their rights under legislation.
* The post holder will carry out the duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation and to maximise the most effective use of time.
* It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative commensurate with the role and that confidentiality be maintained at all times when dealing with patient information.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* To carry out all statutory duties delegated to the Mental Health Act Administrator by the Hospital Managers through formal resolution at a full Health Board meeting.
* To supervise and provide provision of advice on legislation / administrative issues relating to the Mental Health Act 1983.
* To oversee the appropriate scrutiny of statutory documentation to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and current legislation.
* To assist the Senior Mental Health Act Manager in the management and supervision of newly appointed non-executive/associate managers.
* To ensure that all patients detained under the Mental Health Act are fully aware of their rights under the legislation.
* To lead the co-ordination of Mental Health Review Tribunal Hearings.
* To lead the co-ordination and occasional clerking of Hospital Managers Discharge Panel Hearings.
* To manage flagging systems ensuring that the appropriate personnel are aware of time-sensitive deadlines.
* On notification of a death of a detained patient, ensure that all appropriate Senior managers are informed.
* To inform all appropriate personnel and Senior Managers of BCU when minors are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
* Contribute to the Mental Health Act Managers meetings.
* To ensure knowledge base is kept up to date in respect of the Mental Health Act 1983.
* Attend team Briefings, staff meetings and other training, updating programmes as requested.
* Carry out administrative duties with regard to the upkeep of the databases.
* Maintain and update s117 register (patients subject to aftercare).
* Liaise with Mental Health Measure Leads.
* Supervise the department’s audits and participate in satisfaction surveys undertaken.
* Ensure IT systems are used correctly and efficiently as required by the information department.
* Use a range of IT application to create formal reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensure that all information for contracting is collected monthly.
* Continually review the need for information collected and procedures for collection.
* Ensure each inpatient episode is coded as per ICD10.
* To ensure the timely completion of ad hoc information as required.
* Take reasonable care of the health and safety of the post holder and of other people who may be affected by actions and omissions at work.
* Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.
* Have knowledge of and comply with Health Board Policies and Procedures.
* To participate in service development activities when required.
* To deliver Mental Health Act training to staff members.
* Ensure all persons acting as interpreters receive the appropriate fee.
* Ensure all payments to S12.2 doctors are processed through the correct financial channels.
The post holder will either hold, or be expected to acquire, the nationally recognised Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners (IMHAP) Course Certificate. S/he will also be expected to attend update training on Mental Health Law on a regular basis.
This post will primarily support Children's Services across the Health Board, and provide cover/support to the wider MHA Team.
Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualification.
* Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners (IMHAP) Certificate or equivalent experience of work in a mental health setting.
Desirable criteria
* Management qualification.
* CPD relating to Mental Health Law (minimum of 3 sessions annually) or equivalent experience / relevant training.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Good general understanding of the NHS.
* Understanding of current and future Mental Health Law.
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of gathering and presenting information, statistical analysis both qualitative and quantitative.
* Experience of meeting deadlines and working in a pressured environment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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