Assistant Mental Health Act Administrator

We are looking for a highly motivated person with strong patient centred values who has extensive administrative experience, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and possesses (or is prepared to acquire) an in-depth working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.

The post holder will work as part of a Trust-wide team and will have a vital role in safeguarding the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act. They will assist the Mental Health Act Administrator with the day to day administration of the Act for a caseload of service users in their specific area, with opportunity for cross cover across all divisions including Adults and Older Persons, Learning Disabilities and Specialised Services.

Key duties will include receipt, scrutiny and rectification of legal documents to ensure that they are lawful. Monitoring of section dates ensuring that all reviews are dealt with within statutory timeframes. Provide assurance that patients' are made aware of their rights, and co-ordination of Hospital Manager Review Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals., To assist with the administration of the Mental Health Act for inpatient and community mental health teams to ensure lawful implementation of the Act, to promote compliance with the MHA 1983 Code of Practice, Trust policies and procedures and Care Quality Commission standards in relation to the Mental Health Act.

Applicants will be required to use their own initiative to methodically manage and prioritise caseloads. They must be a team player with a flexible approach and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. They must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Car driver is essential.

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.