Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Mental Health Legislation Team at St Nicholas Hospital. The post holders will work within a small team of specialists who are responsible for the day to day administration of the Mental Health Act 1983.
The post holders will be expected to provide excellent clerical and administrative support within the team to effectively manage their own caseload of approximately 60 patients.
Main duties of the job
This will include scrutiny of legal documents, rectification of documents, renewal of detention, and monitoring the consent to treatment provisions. They will provide assurance that patients' rights under Section 132 are adhered to and be responsible to arrange patient's hearings, if they appeal to the Mental Health Tribunal or Hospital Managers.
Applicants will be required to use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their own caseloads, they will also require excellent organisation skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. They must be a team player be able to adjust plans accordingly without warning and possess excellent communication skills
They will have excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their workload on a daily basis. They will be expected to provide a proactive good quality clerical and administrative support within the team, be effective team player, possess excellent written and verbal communications skills including digital communication and confidently be able to relay information to clinical and non- clinical staff about the Mental Health Legislation, Code of Practices, Statutory instruments etc.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date : 3rd October 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their workload on a daily basis. They will be expected to provide a proactive good quality clerical and administrative support within the team, be effective team player, possess excellent written and verbal communications skills including digital communication and confidently be able to relay information to clinical and non- clinical staff about the Mental Health Legislation, Code of Practices, Statutory instruments etc.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date : 3rd October 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma/ NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge or experience gained through working procedures within administration or a demonstrable equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and knowledge of specialist administrative functions
- Knowledge of Managing Peoples information and confidential codes of conduct
Desirable
- Experience of multi-agency/professional working.
- Working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of NHS Administrative Procedures
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to solve complex legal and ethical issues
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills being able to communicate with a diverse audience to regain their respect and confidence
- Effective decision making skills
- Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
- Advanced information technology skills
- Proven minute taking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma/ NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge or experience gained through working procedures within administration or a demonstrable equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and knowledge of specialist administrative functions
- Knowledge of Managing Peoples information and confidential codes of conduct
Desirable
- Experience of multi-agency/professional working.
- Working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of NHS Administrative Procedures
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to solve complex legal and ethical issues
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills being able to communicate with a diverse audience to regain their respect and confidence
- Effective decision making skills
- Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
- Advanced information technology skills
- Proven minute taking
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
