NHS

Mental Health Act Administrator


PayCompetitive
LocationMold/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0086-24-0000?language=en&page=435&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Coed Du Hall is a privately owned 22 bed mental health hospital, set in beautiful countryside, approximately 4 miles outside the town of Mold.

      The hospital is looking for a Mental Health Act Administrator with previous experience.

      The role requires someone who can utilise Microsoft Word and Excel.

      This is a developing role, so flexibility is a must. A good work ethic is required, as the role can be demanding at times. Previous experience and understanding of the Mental Heath Act is essential, although training to update knowledge will be provided.

      Main duties of the job

      The main duties of the role, but not limited to, are below:

      • Take minutes from MDT's and update documents and forward to relevant bodies
      • Co-ordinate MDT meetings ensuring all relevant bodies are aware of meeting, time, date etc.
      • Co-ordinate Managers Review of Section meetings with externals, ensuring reports are completed by the relevant people and diaries and spreadsheets are update with listings of hearings.
      • Liaise with HIW with co-ordination of MHRT meetings, ensuring reports are sent to them by the requested date and patient and externals are aware.
      • Assisting the tribunal clerk when required to do so, ensuring the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception.
      • Regular auditing of detention documents and the ability to work through any actions.
      • Ability to scrutinise section paper and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct.
      • Assist management with any requirements they may have.
      • Must be willing to be trained in Mental Health Act Law for the administration of the Mental Health Act.

      About us

      Coed Du Hall is a privately owned 22 bed mental health hospital, and part of a large and growing organisation.

      For more information please visit www.coeddu.com

      Date posted

      21 March 2024

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience Minimum starting salary £27,000

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      E0086-24-0000

      Job locations

      Coed Du Hall Hospital

      Nant Alyn Road

      Rhydymwyn, Mold

      Flintshire

      CH7 5HA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      COMMUNICATION

      The post holder will be required to liaise with staff at all levels throughout the organisation in order to effectively carry out their duties.

      To work closely with Hospital Managers, the MHRT, service users representatives, solicitors, advocates, carers and service users Nearest Relative under the Act.

      To liaise with Health Inspectorate Wales with regards to service user focused visits and the booking of Second Opinion Appointed Doctors when required.

      To provide all service user information to HIW as appropriate.

      Ensure all medical claims forms for assessments under the Act 1983 are endorsed and processed.

      To receive and process incoming telephone messages, receive and relay information to relevant parties, dealing with these in a helpful, confidential and sensitive manner.

      Dealing with enquiries from service users/relatives both face to face and by telephone.

      To be a point of contact for queries regarding the Mental Health Act 1983

      Work additional hours when necessary to cover the MHRT/Hospital Managers Appeals.

      Any other reasonable duty in connection with the work of the Department.

      ADMINISTRATION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983

      To carry out day-to-day administration of the Act and to ensure that all appropriate procedures have been performed correctly and timely.

      To be responsible for the receipt and scrutiny of section papers on behalf of the organisation ensuring that no patient is detained or treated illegally.

      To check that any rectifiable errors are amended accurately within the time limits as set out by the Mental Health Act 1983.

      To ensure an adequate reminder system is in place to ensure Clinicians are provided with timely reminders for the expiry of sections and consent to treatment due dates.

      To ensure existing systems for the administration of the Act continue to support the needs of clinical staff.

      To maintain an effective and safe system of storage for the MHA section papers.

      To ensure that there is an adequate supply of statutory MHA forms and rights leaflets and to order supplies when necessary.

      To take the lead in the setting up of new administrative procedures, developments and working methods for the administration of the Act.

      To ensure day to day compliance with the Code of Practice of Mental Health Act 1983.

      To ensure that the administration requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are followed and adhered to during the admission of detained patients.

      PATIENT RIGHTS

      To develop and maintain monitoring systems to ensure detained patients are advised of their rights on a regular basis.

      To monitor the receipt of rights forms by nursing staff.

      To assist service users in seeking to find legal representation or advocacy advice.

      To process any request by Nearest Relatives requesting the discharge of their relative and to ensure statutory time scales are adhered to.

      To liaise with Approved Mental Health Professionals and remind them of their duty to consult with the Nearest Relative where this may not initially have happened

      HOSPITAL MANAGERS

      To ensure that all appeals to the Hospital Managers are dealt with promptly and that all such requests are processed within the time limits specified.

      To organise and co-ordinate Mental Health Act Managers reviews/appeals liaising with the Mental Health Act Hospital Managers, service users, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, solicitors, advocates and any other agencies as appropriate.

      To liaise with relevant care professional, solicitors, advocates and relatives to ensure that the required reports, information and documentation is available and that care professionals remain compliant with the organisations time scales.

      To distribute all appropriate documentation prior to the review or appeal.

      To ensure venues and adequate refreshments are arranged.

      To assist in arranging Hospital Managers informal visits to inpatient units.

      To develop and maintain reminder systems to ensure that Coed Du Hall Limited fulfils its commitment to organise automatic reviews for those patients whose detention has been renewed.

      To arrange Hospital Managers Committee meetings and to be responsible for and provide organisation and administrative support, such as dissemination of agendas; taking minutes and information for these meetings.

      MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW TRIBUNALS (MHRT)

      To develop and maintain reminder systems to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Act in arranging automatic hearings for those patients who have not themselves appealed against their detention within the appropriate time scales.

      To ensure that all appeals to the MHRT are dealt with promptly and that all requests are processed within the statutory time limits.

      To negotiate with MHRT staff hearing dates and to confirm the necessary arrangements.

      To ensure venues and adequate refreshments are arranged.

      To liaise with relevant care professionals, solicitors, advocates and relatives to ensure that the required reports, information and documentation is available and that care professionals remain compliant with timescales.

      To distribute all documentation following the tribunal to attendees.

      INFORMATION AND STATISTICS

      To collect and collate statistics on a monthly basis for the attention of the Manager and Hospital Managers.

      To assist with the preparation of information and statistics for the Hospital Managers, HIW and any other interested parties as required.

      To participate in collection of data for audit.

      OTHER DUTIES

      To provide an administrative/secretarial support service, using knowledge of a range of I.T. applications. This includes typing/word processing, photocopying, spreadsheets, email, filing, dealing with mail, composition of letters, memos as required, typing of reports and ordering of a supply of stock and non stock items.

      To act on own initiative to bring to the attention of senior staff members any relevant concerns he/she considers may jeopardise service/delivery and or care provision.

      To maintain on a daily basis accurate computerised register for detentions under the Mental Health Act, including record keeping/data base for those on Section 117 MHA.

      To bring to the attention of appropriate manager and meetings issues regarding the computerised system and to assist in training staff on the system in relation to the Mental Health Act.

      To maintain confidentially at all times and comply with the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Freedom of Information Act.

      To attend mandatory training days relevant to the post and maintain necessary skills to fulfil the post and to keep up to date with new legislation relating to the Mental Health Act and attend training courses and dates when necessary.

      Other work and general duties as delegated within the overall purview of the post.

      This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the post. These priorities will develop and change in consultation with the post holder in line with service business needs and priorities.

      Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
      • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths
      ExperienceEssential
      • Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients
      • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
      Desirable
      • Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable
      • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable
      • Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (HIW) is desirable
      Skills & AttributesEssential
      • Exceptional organisational skills
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Excellent time management skills

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      COMMUNICATION

      The post holder will be required to liaise with staff at all levels throughout the organisation in order to effectively carry out their duties.

      To work closely with Hospital Managers, the MHRT, service users representatives, solicitors, advocates, carers and service users Nearest Relative under the Act.

      To liaise with Health Inspectorate Wales with regards to service user focused visits and the booking of Second Opinion Appointed Doctors when required.

      To provide all service user information to HIW as appropriate.

      Ensure all medical claims forms for assessments under the Act 1983 are endorsed and processed.

      To receive and process incoming telephone messages, receive and relay information to relevant parties, dealing with these in a helpful, confidential and sensitive manner.

      Dealing with enquiries from service users/relatives both face to face and by telephone.

      To be a point of contact for queries regarding the Mental Health Act 1983

      Work additional hours when necessary to cover the MHRT/Hospital Managers Appeals.

      Any other reasonable duty in connection with the work of the Department.

      ADMINISTRATION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1983

      To carry out day-to-day administration of the Act and to ensure that all appropriate procedures have been performed correctly and timely.

      To be responsible for the receipt and scrutiny of section papers on behalf of the organisation ensuring that no patient is detained or treated illegally.

      To check that any rectifiable errors are amended accurately within the time limits as set out by the Mental Health Act 1983.

      To ensure an adequate reminder system is in place to ensure Clinicians are provided with timely reminders for the expiry of sections and consent to treatment due dates.

      To ensure existing systems for the administration of the Act continue to support the needs of clinical staff.

      To maintain an effective and safe system of storage for the MHA section papers.

      To ensure that there is an adequate supply of statutory MHA forms and rights leaflets and to order supplies when necessary.

      To take the lead in the setting up of new administrative procedures, developments and working methods for the administration of the Act.

      To ensure day to day compliance with the Code of Practice of Mental Health Act 1983.

      To ensure that the administration requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are followed and adhered to during the admission of detained patients.

      PATIENT RIGHTS

      To develop and maintain monitoring systems to ensure detained patients are advised of their rights on a regular basis.

      To monitor the receipt of rights forms by nursing staff.

      To assist service users in seeking to find legal representation or advocacy advice.

      To process any request by Nearest Relatives requesting the discharge of their relative and to ensure statutory time scales are adhered to.

      To liaise with Approved Mental Health Professionals and remind them of their duty to consult with the Nearest Relative where this may not initially have happened

      HOSPITAL MANAGERS

      To ensure that all appeals to the Hospital Managers are dealt with promptly and that all such requests are processed within the time limits specified.

      To organise and co-ordinate Mental Health Act Managers reviews/appeals liaising with the Mental Health Act Hospital Managers, service users, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, solicitors, advocates and any other agencies as appropriate.

      To liaise with relevant care professional, solicitors, advocates and relatives to ensure that the required reports, information and documentation is available and that care professionals remain compliant with the organisations time scales.

      To distribute all appropriate documentation prior to the review or appeal.

      To ensure venues and adequate refreshments are arranged.

      To assist in arranging Hospital Managers informal visits to inpatient units.

      To develop and maintain reminder systems to ensure that Coed Du Hall Limited fulfils its commitment to organise automatic reviews for those patients whose detention has been renewed.

      To arrange Hospital Managers Committee meetings and to be responsible for and provide organisation and administrative support, such as dissemination of agendas; taking minutes and information for these meetings.

      MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW TRIBUNALS (MHRT)

      To develop and maintain reminder systems to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Act in arranging automatic hearings for those patients who have not themselves appealed against their detention within the appropriate time scales.

      To ensure that all appeals to the MHRT are dealt with promptly and that all requests are processed within the statutory time limits.

      To negotiate with MHRT staff hearing dates and to confirm the necessary arrangements.

      To ensure venues and adequate refreshments are arranged.

      To liaise with relevant care professionals, solicitors, advocates and relatives to ensure that the required reports, information and documentation is available and that care professionals remain compliant with timescales.

      To distribute all documentation following the tribunal to attendees.

      INFORMATION AND STATISTICS

      To collect and collate statistics on a monthly basis for the attention of the Manager and Hospital Managers.

      To assist with the preparation of information and statistics for the Hospital Managers, HIW and any other interested parties as required.

      To participate in collection of data for audit.

      OTHER DUTIES

      To provide an administrative/secretarial support service, using knowledge of a range of I.T. applications. This includes typing/word processing, photocopying, spreadsheets, email, filing, dealing with mail, composition of letters, memos as required, typing of reports and ordering of a supply of stock and non stock items.

      To act on own initiative to bring to the attention of senior staff members any relevant concerns he/she considers may jeopardise service/delivery and or care provision.

      To maintain on a daily basis accurate computerised register for detentions under the Mental Health Act, including record keeping/data base for those on Section 117 MHA.

      To bring to the attention of appropriate manager and meetings issues regarding the computerised system and to assist in training staff on the system in relation to the Mental Health Act.

      To maintain confidentially at all times and comply with the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Freedom of Information Act.

      To attend mandatory training days relevant to the post and maintain necessary skills to fulfil the post and to keep up to date with new legislation relating to the Mental Health Act and attend training courses and dates when necessary.

      Other work and general duties as delegated within the overall purview of the post.

      This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the post. These priorities will develop and change in consultation with the post holder in line with service business needs and priorities.

      Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
      • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths
      ExperienceEssential
      • Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients
      • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
      Desirable
      • Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable
      • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable
      • Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (HIW) is desirable
      Skills & AttributesEssential
      • Exceptional organisational skills
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Excellent time management skills

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Please see job description.

      Desirable

      • Please see job description.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Please see job description.

      Desirable

      • Please see job description.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Please see job description.

      Desirable

      • Please see job description.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Please see job description.

      Desirable

      • Please see job description.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Coed Du Hall Limited

      Address

      Coed Du Hall Hospital

      Nant Alyn Road

      Rhydymwyn, Mold

      Flintshire

      CH7 5HA

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Coed Du Hall Limited

      Address

      Coed Du Hall Hospital

      Nant Alyn Road

      Rhydymwyn, Mold

      Flintshire

      CH7 5HA

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