Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Law Administrator

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

The Trust Mental Health Law Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Law Administrator. The role will require a self- motivated and passionate person who is able to demonstrate strong communication skills. The successful candidate will require a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and The Mental Capacity Act to be able to offer advice to professionals across the Trust to support best practice and improve compliance with legislation.

Main duties of the job

The co-ordinate, develop and maintain system, to ensure effective compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice and other associated legislation, guidance and procedures in accordance with Trust Policy and Practice. The post holder will be required to work closely with clinicians, other professionals within the Service. Liaise with the Mental Health Tribunal, Care Quality Commission, Associate Managers, Home Office and other external agencies. To take specific responsibilities for the efficient administration of Mental Health Act Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2867-CL

Job locations

Mental Health Law

Woodview

Whalley

BB7 9PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
NVQ level III in administration or equivalent
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent to evidence competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
Degree level or equivalent experience
Experience of Supervisory / management

Knowledge

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Analyse and problem solve
Produce reports together with recommendations
Withstand pressure of meeting demands and targets of service
Highly organised
Friendly and caring manner - demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people and maintain confidentiality

Personal

Essential

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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
NVQ level III in administration or equivalent
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent to evidence competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
Degree level or equivalent experience
Experience of Supervisory / management

Knowledge

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Analyse and problem solve
Produce reports together with recommendations
Withstand pressure of meeting demands and targets of service
Highly organised
Friendly and caring manner - demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people and maintain confidentiality

Personal

Essential

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

Mental Health Law

Woodview

Whalley

BB7 9PE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mental Health Law

Woodview

Whalley

BB7 9PE

Employer's website

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