Mental Health Legislation Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Legislation Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Mental Health Legislation Administrators in ensuring an effective and efficient Mental Health Legislation service. This position requires a good understanding of Mental Health Legislation, although full induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Key responsibilities include receiving, scrutinising and processing papers related to patient admissions and treatment under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their workload to meet legislative deadlines and possess excellent written and communication skills.

As a team player, the Mental Health Legislation Assistant will be able to cross-cover trust-wide and work with a wide range of disciplines and external agencies. This role requires a calm and professional approach when dealing with sensitive information and situations.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its staff, with opportunities for development and growth.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in the administration of Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
  • Receive and scrutinise all legal MHA paperwork, ensuring a high degree of accuracy at all times.
  • Facilitate / arrange First-Tier Tribunal / Hospital Managers hearings, request/chase reports, liaise with professionals and service users, to assist with ensuring that all hearing proceedings run smoothly.
  • Deal appropriately with all incoming and outgoing communication (emails, telephones, post) as required.

About the role

As a Mental Health Legislation Assistant, you will be working in a dynamic and supportive team environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality Mental Health Legislation services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about Mental Health and Legislation to develop their skills and experience.

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who is able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you have a good understanding of Mental Health Legislation or are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply for this role.

What we offer

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of benefits, including access to training and development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about Mental Health and Legislation and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this position.



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