Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exiting opportunity within a small and supportive team?
Are you well organised with strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail?
Then this could be the role for you!
The MHA Office team provide an excellent service managing and advising on the administration of the Mental Health Act, and supporting our clinical colleagues across the large geographical area of the Trust who provide care to patients subject to the Mental Health Act.
Within our busy team you will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, responding to queries, managing mailboxes and answering telephone calls. You'll be required to ensure the valid completion of statutory documentation, the lawfulness of detentions and treatment, the coordination and organisation of patients appeal and referral hearings and advise on compliance with the MHA Code of Practice.
Flexible/hybrid working is available for this role, there is a requirement to work in the office at least twice per week.
Main duties of the job
You will manage the administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA), the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and associated legislation and guidance. You will support clinicians and Hospital managers applying the Acts, and to encourage best practice by those clinicians and Hospital managers.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the lawful completion of statutory forms, and where necessary, to ensure rectification of statutory forms within relevant time periods.
- Manage the process of Appeals to the HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) by:
- liaising with the HMCTS, Solicitors and care professionals in scheduling the Tribunal
- liaising with Consultant Psychiatrists, Care Managers and Key Nurses regarding the production of Tribunal Reports
- making all necessary practical arrangements regarding venue, attendance, outcome etc.
- Manage the process of Appeals to the Hospital Managers by:
- assisting the patient in their appeal by providing information and explanation of the Appeal process
- liaising with the Hospital Managers, Solicitors and care professionals in scheduling the Managers Hearing
- liaising with Consultant Psychiatrists, Care Managers and Key Nurses regarding the production of Managers Reports
- making all necessary practical arrangements regarding venue, attendance, outcome etc.
- attending and recording the proceedings of the Managers Hearing
- Maintain, and where necessary develop, systems that record and monitor the application of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation and guidance.
- Maintain, and where necessary develop, systems that record and monitor, Deprivation of Liberty authorisation requests.
- Create and produce performance reports, as requested by the Departments Senior Management Team.
- Assist in the maintenance of Trust policies and procedures as well as other resource and reference material related to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation and guidance and to contribute to the drafting and review of Mental Health Act policies, procedures and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the lawful completion of statutory forms, and where necessary, to ensure rectification of statutory forms within relevant time periods.
- Manage the process of Appeals to the HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) by:
- liaising with the HMCTS, Solicitors and care professionals in scheduling the Tribunal
- liaising with Consultant Psychiatrists, Care Managers and Key Nurses regarding the production of Tribunal Reports
- making all necessary practical arrangements regarding venue, attendance, outcome etc.
- Manage the process of Appeals to the Hospital Managers by:
- assisting the patient in their appeal by providing information and explanation of the Appeal process
- liaising with the Hospital Managers, Solicitors and care professionals in scheduling the Managers Hearing
- liaising with Consultant Psychiatrists, Care Managers and Key Nurses regarding the production of Managers Reports
- making all necessary practical arrangements regarding venue, attendance, outcome etc.
- attending and recording the proceedings of the Managers Hearing
- Maintain, and where necessary develop, systems that record and monitor the application of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation and guidance.
- Maintain, and where necessary develop, systems that record and monitor, Deprivation of Liberty authorisation requests.
- Create and produce performance reports, as requested by the Departments Senior Management Team.
- Assist in the maintenance of Trust policies and procedures as well as other resource and reference material related to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation and guidance and to contribute to the drafting and review of Mental Health Act policies, procedures and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Certificate in Mental Health Law
- Management qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Care Quality Commission
- Robust understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CNST requirements, FOIA, Data Protection Act and Human Rights legislation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the service pressures and role for Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act information in supporting clinical service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of MHA developments in line with needs of all stakeholders
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills - written, verbal, presentation and report writing
- Ability to sustain performance under pressure
- Possess full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent understand of Microsoft 365 software
Desirable
- Political awareness of the external environment at local and national level
Personal attirbutes
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills which support change
- Demonstrates a proactive and achievement oriented approach
- Able to challenge recognised ways of working in positive and influential manner
- Able to prioritise to meet deadlines through effective time management
- Personal effectiveness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Certificate in Mental Health Law
- Management qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Care Quality Commission
- Robust understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, CNST requirements, FOIA, Data Protection Act and Human Rights legislation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the service pressures and role for Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act information in supporting clinical service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of MHA developments in line with needs of all stakeholders
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills - written, verbal, presentation and report writing
- Ability to sustain performance under pressure
- Possess full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent understand of Microsoft 365 software
Desirable
- Political awareness of the external environment at local and national level
Personal attirbutes
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills which support change
- Demonstrates a proactive and achievement oriented approach
- Able to challenge recognised ways of working in positive and influential manner
- Able to prioritise to meet deadlines through effective time management
- Personal effectiveness
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
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).
