Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Administrator
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 351-CS2867-CL
- Cyflogwr
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Mental Health Law
- Tref
- Whalley
- Cyflog
- £31,049 - £37,796 pa
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 25/03/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
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
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
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Jennifer Greatorex
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Mental Health Law
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07835 662994
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