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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the post of MHA Administrator within the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.  We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and flexible individual prepared to acquire a working knowledge of the operation and application of the Mental Health Act 1983  and related legislation to work as part of a small, close knit team in this extremely busy department, dealing with a complex specialised area of work.  This is a development post starting at Band 3 aimed at achieving the competencies required of the Band 4 MHA Administrator’s role.  It is anticipated this will be achievable 12 months after starting the position following training.  Applications are also welcome from those who already have the key skills required to carry out the post (salary dependent on experience).

You will report to the Head of MHA and MCA and be a member of the Mental Health Legislation Team based in St Georges Hospital, Stafford, however may on occasion be required to provide cover at Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury.

On a day to day basis you will deliver, maintain and promote operational compliance with statutory legislation in respect of the administration of the MHA, safeguarding and promoting the rights of some of our most vulnerable patients.

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, place a great deal of importance on accuracy and have the ability to work as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• the checking, acceptance, processing and administration of Mental Health Act documentation;
• organisation and co-ordination of patient appeal and renewal hearings;
• maintenance of accurate computer and manual patient related systems;
• shared management of the departmental generic email boxes;
• deal with queries from ward staff and other professionals with regard to any aspect of paperwork in relation to the Mental Health Act, including Section 17, Consent to Treatment and Second Opinion documentation.

You will be expected to acquire a full working knowledge of the legislation relating to patients’ detentions and become conversant with the duties of other posts within the Department.  You must be willing and able to undergo training and development on an ongoing basis to achieve the required standard and knowledge.

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.