Are you an experienced administrator – ideally with knowledge of the Mental Health Act or a qualification in it - looking for a new challenge?
If so, join Emerald Place Clinic as a Mental Health Act Administrator.
As the Mental Health Act Administrator, you will work as part of the administration team at a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 to 18, where you will work 37.5 hours a week (Maternity Cover 10 months) ensuring the department upholds a confidential and efficient service in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007).
You will be responsible for managing and analysing Mental Health Act correspondence and documentation, including undertaking assessment requests, transfer of authority, consent to treatments, renewals of detention, and arranging hearings, tribunals, and appeals.
You will also liaise with clinicians, allied professionals, service users, their families, legal representatives, and official agencies, receiving and responding to enquiries and requests for information in accordance with company policy, service level agreements, and statutory regulations.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve processes and the general flow of information so that the service can operate efficiently.
Your key responsibilities will be: Liaising with external authorities to arrange, process and document information in relation to patient admission, referrals, discharges, barring discharges, renewals, appeals, Mental Health Tribunals, ward movements and section changes. Checking all legal documentation in relation to patient detention under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007), including section paper, section renewals, rights, consent to treatment and Mental Health Tribunals. Maintaining patients' clinical records (both electronic and manual) in accordance with Elysium Healthcare procedures, and ensuring the input of valid information in a timely and efficient manner. Producing audits as requested by the Administration Manager and MHA Admin Advisor. Supervising the work within the Mental Health Act Admin Department. Producing statistics for the database for Local Health Authorities, the Mental Health Act Commission, and other statutory bodies. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Demonstrable experience of administration/ office systems. Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Confidence in setting up video conferencing meetings. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007) and associated legislation. Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use your initiative to plan and prioritise workload. Where you will be working Location: Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN
Emerald Place Clinic is a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 to 18.
You will be part of a team that supports young people who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness, including those with neurodevelopmental disorders, mild learning disabilities, autism, and those with disordered eating.
What you will get Annual salary of £27,000 Pro Rata. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave Pro Rata (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care.
With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments.
It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users.
Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
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