Senior Mental Health Act Administrator

The Mental Health Act Administration team deliver both an efficient and effective service, ensuring that the Trust is fully compliant with the relevant aspects of the MHA 1983 and the Code of Practice 2015. The successful candidate will work as part of a motivated team supervising the Mental Health Act Administrators and ensuring the smooth running of the MHA administration office.
The role will involve, amongst other duties; corresponding with patients and their relatives, ensuring that accurate records are maintained, collating data and support reporting thus enabling the data to be used to its maximum potential. In addition, the role involves communicating professionally both within Berkshire Healthcare and externally with partner organisations; with multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers, advocates, solicitors, the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, the police and social services and other public bodies., + The post holder will be responsible for leading and supervising the Mental Health Act Administrators in the legal administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983. This role requires high degree of planning and organisational skills to meet specific and tight deadlines.
+ The post holder will be expected to work on the delivery of an efficient and fully compliant Mental Health Act administration service.
+ The role requires the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff throughout the Trust as well as partner organisations.
+ To be available and lead as a resource to all professional staff seeking information/advice on the MHA 1983 and Code of Practice.
+ To support patients in understanding their rights under the MHA, in conjunction with line manager.
+ To supervise the work of the MHA Administrators and offer advice, guidance, and coaching as required.
+ You must be willing to learn and to show initiative.
+ The successful postholder will be based in Reading, at Prospect Park Hospital.
+ This is an office based role and the hours of work are full-time (37.5): 9am to 5pm.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced full-time Senior Mental Health Act Administrator to support in the provision of an effective administration service within our busy Mental Health Act Team., + You must be highly organised and enjoy working in a busy environment. This role requires a high degree of planning and organisational skills to meet specific and tight deadlines.
+ You must have experience of administration of the Mental Health Act and be able to recognise any areas of concern regarding any aspect of the Act.
+ You must be adept at problem-solving and be able to 'think on your feet'.
+ You must have excellent computer skills and be an accurate worker.

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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
+ Caring for and about you is our top priority
+ Committed to providing good quality, safe services
+ Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
+ Flexible working options to support work-life balance
+ 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
+ Generous NHS pension scheme
+ Excellent learning and career development opportunities
+ 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
+ Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
+ Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
+ Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
+ Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
+ Free parking across Trust sites