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Administrator
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Band 5
Contract
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Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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351-CS2867-CL
Cyflogwr
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Mental Health Law
Tref
Whalley
Cyflog
£31,049 - £37,796 pa
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25/03/2026 23:59

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Mental Health Law Administrator

Band 5

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Trust Mental Health Law Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Law Administrator.  The role will require a self- motivated and passionate person who is able to demonstrate strong communication skills.  The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and The Mental Capacity Act to be able to offer advice to professionals across the Trust to support best practice and improve compliance with legislation.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The co-ordinate, develop and maintain system, to ensure effective compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice and other associated legislation, guidance and procedures in accordance with Trust Policy and Practice. The post holder will be required to work closely with clinicians, other professionals within the Service. Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies. To take specific responsibilities for the efficient administration of Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Manyleb y person

Education/ Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
  • NVQ level III in administration or equivalent
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent to evidence competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
  • Degree level or equivalent experience
  • Experience of Supervisory / management

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice
  • Knowledge of changes in case law

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Analyse and problem solve
  • Produce reports together with recommendations
  • Withstand pressure of meeting demands and targets of service
  • Highly organised
  • Friendly and caring manner – demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people and maintain confidentiality

Personal

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Self motivated
  • Prioritise own workload and work flexibly and independently without direct supervision but to request advice and support as required or is appropriate
  • Commitment to own personal development

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Jennifer Greatorex
Teitl y swydd
Head of Mental Health Law
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
07835 662994
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