Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Mental Health Law Administrator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Mental Health Law office for an efficient, organised and assertive Deputy Mental Health Law Administrator.The post holder will support the Mental Health Law Administrator with the implementation of the Mental Health Act and monitoring compliance.

Main duties of the job

You should have a good working knowledge of Mental Health Law administration, although full training will be given. Additionally, you should be a team player but also able to work on your own initiative when necessary, and be flexible as cover is required at other sites.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Date posted

10 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2679-CPC

Job locations

Scarisbrick Unit

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience of Supervisory / management

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice
Knowledge of changes in case law

Experience

Essential

Produce reports together with recommendations
Withstand pressure of meeting demands and targets of service
Leadership and motivational skills

Skills

Essential

Prioritise own workload and work flexibly and independently without direct supervision but to request advice and support as required or is appropriate
Self motivated
Commitment to own personal development

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience of Supervisory / management

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice
Knowledge of changes in case law

Experience

Essential

Produce reports together with recommendations
Withstand pressure of meeting demands and targets of service
Leadership and motivational skills

Skills

Essential

Prioritise own workload and work flexibly and independently without direct supervision but to request advice and support as required or is appropriate
Self motivated
Commitment to own personal development

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarisbrick Unit

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarisbrick Unit

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)