Job Introduction

Mental Health Act Coordinator

Full-time - Permanent                 

Grade 3 – circa £23,500 (pro-rata 30hrs but full-time considered)

As a member of the Risk and Assurance team, you will provide support to colleagues regarding the Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Whist this role includes dedicated time as the MHA administrator for detained patients; you will also be part of the Risk and Assurance team and contribute to wider developments and projects in Risk and Assurance as part of that role.

Turning Point provides care and treatment to a number of detained patients in our independent hospitals in collaboration with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust who provide the Responsible Clinician role.

The independent hospitals are in Didsbury, Manchester and Swinton, Salford and provide recovery and rehabilitation support for detained and informal patients with up to 10 people being supported  in the Swinton service and 12 in the Didsbury service.

Both hospitals have received Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission when last inspected.

Role Responsibility

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Act (MHA) coordinator to oversee the effective administration of the Mental Health Act, 1983, in our hospital services. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all requirements of the MHA are completed in terms of the administrative systems relating to detained patients including the responsibility to:

1. Review, maintain and advise on administrative systems for the Mental Health Act, 1983 (MHA) in conjunction with the relevant MDT, including the RC and pertinent Senior Managers including Risk and Assurance Dept.

2. Administer the Mental Health Act 1983, for Detained Pts. in our Independent Hospitals in conjunction with the MDT, including the R.C. all appropriate staff and managers, for all Mental Health services.

3. Ensure effective audits of MHA and MCA and DoLS paperwork at regular intervals in partnership with R+A colleagues

4.  Support the use of, and the maintenance of, the CIM database of all appropriately recorded Mental Health Act 1983 activity on CIM within the organisation.

5.  Maintain a database of current Mental Health Act Managers and arrange/support Managers’ hearings as required.

6. Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Solicitors and Ministry of Justice, and all other external agencies as necessary.

6.   Report to and regularly administer the Mental Health Act Group and other committees/personnel as required.

7.  Maintain an up to date knowledge of current mental health law, and review systems, policy and practice regularly

8.  Assist the Business Development Team with respect to the Mental Health Act 1983.

9.  Assist and work with the Training Manager and Operations Managers to deliver Mental Health Act, DoLS and Mental Capacity Act training as required, ensuring all relevant staff and managers receive appropriate training and support for their role.

10. Acting as a source of expertise within the Risk and Assurance team to support colleagues across the business.

The Ideal Candidate

This area of responsibility requires a meticulous attention to detail in order to ensure all necessary paperwork has been completed and stored appropriately.

To be considered for the role you will need to have previous experience of working in mental health preferably in an administrative role with an understanding of the requirements of the MHA.

As this position will be working across at least two different sites across Manchester and Salford, occasional travel is required.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

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