Mental Health Act Administrator - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Priory Healthcare

Priory Healthcare

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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Description

Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems.

There is a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists.

The hospital offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment as well as day care and outpatient services, including separate facilities for young people.

We provide expert treatment for the following services:

Eating disorders
Adult
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
NHS Acute
Private Acute & Addiction Services

Our highly experienced multidisciplinary team deliver personalised treatment programmes alongside the use of a wide range of therapies.

To manage the efficient administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA) within the area of responsibility and prioritise workload to meet constantly changing demands.
To ensure compliance with the MHA 1983, amendments to the act and the revised MHA Code of Practice.
To support and advise staff, service users and relatives on the MHA 1983 and associated procedures.
To be an active member of the Healthcare MHA administrators group, MHA training sub group and MHA audit sub group.
Maintain accurate data in relation to the use of the Act in order to provide statistical information for national and local reporting processes.
Keep up to date with new legislation relating to the MHA, and the implementation of new policies and procedures as required and ensure staff are fully informed and trained in new practices.
Support the service in any administration related to Deprivation of Liberties legislation where required
Provide MHA training for the hospital, as part of the division's mandatory training.
Provide support to other MHA administrators and provide cover when required and as agreed.
Receive and scrutinise statutory documentation; ensure that errors are rectified within the legal timescale; be responsible for identifying an invalidating error and following documented procedures after consultation with the Hospital Director/Director of Clinical Services.
Provide information to Service Users and their nearest relatives under section 132 of the MHA.
Provide information to qualifying patients in relation to their right to access Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services (IMHA) under section 132D.
Monitor, remind and record changes in legal status and appropriate documentation. Informing Consultants and nursing staff of legal requirements relating to detained patients i.e. renewal of sections, consent to treatment etc.
Be responsible for processing hearings in relation to MH tribunals and Hospital Directors review, notifying all relevant parties, obtaining reports negotiating hearing dates and venues, providing and processing documentation in accordance with the MHA Code of Practice and Divisional Policies and procedures.
Follow up MHA action points in CQC Inspection reports following visits to clinical areas by the CQC
Escalate and report breaches, areas of concern and poor practice in line with Divisional protocol.
Reporting to the hospital Clinical Governance Committee, MHA managers meeting etc. as required.
Act in the capacity of audit facilitator regarding any local or divisional clinical audits on the MHA.
Ensure supplies of MHA documentation, statutory and in house, are available for clinicians, service users and their nearest relatives.
Ensure as far as practicable, a safe environment in hearings for visitors and staff.
You will be expected to provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed
Adhoc Administrative duties supporting Admissions and Salesforce teams