NHS
Mental Health Act Manager
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Job Description
- Req#: C9369-25-0400?language=en&page=91&sort=publicationDateDesc
- An excellent understanding of the application of mental health legislation.
- Ability to analyse and interpret Mental Health data
- Professional Qualification as a social worker, nurse, occupational therapist, etc
- Additional qualification as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Mental Health Law certificate
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, power point
- Significant experience of working as a mental health professional in a clinical setting - inpatient, community or in a specialist team.
- Experience of working with vulnerable patients
- Experience of management or supervision of staff
- An excellent understanding of the application of mental health legislation.
- Ability to analyse and interpret Mental Health data
- Professional Qualification as a social worker, nurse, occupational therapist, etc
- Additional qualification as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Mental Health Law certificate
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent IT skills, i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, power point
- Significant experience of working as a mental health professional in a clinical setting - inpatient, community or in a specialist team.
- Experience of working with vulnerable patients
- Experience of management or supervision of staff
Job summary
The Mental Health Act Managers' role is to oversee effective systems of MHA administration are in place Trust wide which ensure that patients' detentions are legally valid and their rights of appeal are upheld.
The role incorporates working closely with MHA administrators providing clear and supportive leadership to the team, plus working with directorates to ensure there is a focus on compliance with the MHA which puts patient at the centre of the process.
Governance of the MHA is integral to the role- the MHA team undertake audits of compliance and reports findings to the Operational and Scrutiny Committees which seeks to assure that all directorates are committed to a process of quality assurance and improvement of MHA compliance.
This is an exciting time to build a career as a MHA manager as we anticipate new legislation which will focus on modernising the MHA and give patients' greater choice and autonomy in their treatment and care.
Main duties of the job
To support the organisation of Hospital Managers Reviews and Mental Health Tribunals including negotiation with all relevant parties. To ensure that all necessary documentation is available within specified time limits.
To avoid a potential breach of patients rights under the Human Rights Act and potential non-compliance with statute and to minimise the risk to the Trust of noncompliance
To be responsible for the production and review of all Trust policies relating to the MHA and to ensure lawful practice in line with the code of practice and case law
To develop MHA training programmes and provide training for all relevant staff groups including medical, nursing and the Hospital Managers to meet all legal requirements of the MHA, including, capacity and consent to treatment, seclusion and restrictive practice.
To provide advice and guidance to staff regarding the application and implementation of the MHA and associated legislation to prevent unlawful detention and to ensure that patients are supported in exercising their rights of appeal
To ensure the Trust has enough Hospital Managers to conduct appeals, reviews of renewals of detention and report barring orders as described in the Act and Code of Practice
To lead on the recruitment, induction, training and annual contract review of Hospital Managers.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
20 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0400
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
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Qualifications
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Desirable
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Experience
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Qualifications
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Knowledge and Skills
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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