Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Mental Health Act Administrator in processing the Mental Health Act documentation and liaising with colleagues within all the Mental Health Act Offices of the Trust.

To work as part of the MHA team, being responsible for maintaining a high standard in the management and monitoring of the requirements of the MHA 1983 (as amended 2007) for patients within the Trust’s services.

They will be required to provide a range of advice and guidance based on in depth knowledge in relation to Mental Health Legislation to all disciplines.

They will be required to facilitate the smooth running of Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers’ hearings; ensuring that the Trust meets all professional and legal requirements and responsibilities.

They should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and agencies; be able to co-ordinate several work streams which will be running simultaneously and be confident in handling completing demands for completion; and maintain a high level of accuracy for each of those tasks.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are to:

• Ensure confidentiality, and high standards in record keeping and storage of all records (paper and electronic), so that they can be retrieved promptly and efficiently, and maintain a file transfer system.
• To initially scrutinise the detention papers, under the supervision of the MHA Administrator, to ensure that the Trust is detaining people in a lawful manner.
• To process and input the Mental Health Act data into the Trust’s electronic patient record (systmOne) complying with all data protection guidance and Mental Health Act processes.
• To notify, in writing, all the relevant people in respect of a detention under the Mental Health Act including, where consent is given, the patients nearest relative.
• To assist with the collation of statistical information both weekly, monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, relating to the MHA.
• To generate the Section Expiry / Treatment Expiry Lists, from systmOne and the Trust’s reporting system.
• Oversee and monitor arrangements made for appeals to the Mental Health Tribunal.

The postholder will be required to work to deadlines; use their own initiative, continually prioritise their own workload.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. 

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook