Mental Health Law Practitioner

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We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Law Practitioner, to support the MHA Administrator in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 across the Grange and Lodge.

Your day\-to\-day...

40 hours per week \- Monday \- Friday

Salary:£27,724 per annum

• To ensure that all procedures relative to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation are adhered to.


• Ensure the legal detention of patients.


• Ensure adequate records for detained patients are maintained.


• Ensure adequate and safe storage of documentation.


• Receive section papers during working hours.


• Arrange correction of errors relating to detention of patients to meet all legal requirements.


• Ensure patient and nearest relatives are aware of individual rights and power of detention in force and assist as required with exercising these rights.


• Ensure an up\-to\-date list of mental health solicitors is available to patients and that patients are represented at hearings or appeals where possible or appropriate.

We are looking for people who have* Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Maths


• Exceptional organisational skills


• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable


• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983\) is desirable


• Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:* Full training and Induction

• Regular coaching and support


• Employee Discount Scheme


• Company pension scheme


• Company paid Life Assurance scheme


• Smart Health Toolkit\- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks


• Health Cash Plan


• Subsidised meals on duty

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