Job summary
Full Time = 37.5 Hours per week
This role sits within a
friendly, busy and expanding MHA/MCA Team providing a service across the Trust
footprint. You will join the Team at a time-of-service
enhancement with opportunities for development as a line manager having
responsibility for two of the Trusts four MHA offices.
The successful candidate will
work with a supportive management team who provide regular and responsive
supervision and appraisal. The team works closely with the Trust Care
Groups and external agencies having positive relationships with both clinical
and support services.
The post holder will be
expected to exercise initiative, have the ability to prioritise conflicting
work demands and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a
wide range of internal and external colleagues. Exercising tact and diplomacy, ensuring
confidential and sensitive information is kept secure are essential skills to
ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Trust's policies and
procedures.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to delivering a high quality,
supportive and responsive service for the Trust and patients, focused on legal
processes that impact on the delivery of all clinical services.
As a one of two Senior MHA/MCA Administrators you will
have a Trust wide remit and will be required to provide cover in the absence of
your colleague and collaboratively ensure appropriate cover across the Trust wide team.
This role will support the Mental Health Act/ Mental
Capacity Act Managers and Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Trustwide Manager
in Trust wide actions. You will have responsibility for managing and co-ordinating
an equitable, comprehensive and responsive service across the Trust in support
of the administration of both the MHA and MCA/DoLS.
The postholder will support managers to ensure that
standards are maintained and appropriate, auditable and measurable. The successful applicant will assist in the
development and delivery of local training for both Mental Health Act
1983/Mental Capacity Act 2005, Codes of Practice and associated legislation
which will be delivered internally and externally to the Trust.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder
will ensure the development and implementation of systems and processes that
will support the delivery of a co-ordinated, equitable, comprehensive,
responsive and appropriate level of service across the Trust in relation to key
legislation.
The post holder
will support managers to ensure that standards are developed and implemented
that are appropriate, auditable and measurable.
The successful applicant will assist in the devlepment of a
comprehensive package of training for both Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity
Act and associated legislation which will be delivered internally and
externally across the Trust.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1)
To line manage Mental Health Act / Mental
Capacity Act administration staff. Inc. supervision, delegation of work, maintaining
staff records, appraisals and on going support
2)
To develop close working relationships with
other departments in order to achieve successful implementation of procedures
and protocols
3)
To liaise with and support clinicians ,
external agencies, staff, family, friends and carers in the administration of
all aspects of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and associated
legislation
4)
To be responsible for the input, collection and
management of data either manually or electronically to contribute to reports
and audits
5)
To ensure the provision of any monitoring
information required by the Mental Health Act committee. This will include information required by
external orgnisations subject to data protection regulation as well as ad hoc
requests
6)
To develop and implement a training programme
relating to aspects to Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act administration
7)
To assit in the provision of updates to staff
on developments locally and nationally in relation to current and future
legislation
8)
To ensure that appropriate and consistent
administration support is provided to Non-Executive Directors and Associate
Hosptial Managers in relation to Appeal/Review hearings
9)
To support the organisation of Hosptial
Managers Reviews and Mental Health Review Tribunals including negoation with
relevant parties. To ensure that all
necessary documentation is available within specified time limits. To provide cover for those reviews were
appropriate
10)
To develop links with Business Delivery Units and provide
information relating to the use of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act
and associated issues. To attend
identified monitoring groups
11)
To support the development of information
systems within the Job Role
12)
To comply with the requirements of the Data
Protection Act 1998
13)
To ensure systems and standards in relation to
the receipt and scrutiny and rectification of Mental Health Act
documentation are in place and
consistent across the Trust and compliant with legislation
14)
To assist in the co-ordination and visiting arrangements
in relation to the Mental Health Act Commission and other identified agencies
15)
To interact with patients, families and carers
on a regular basis
16)
To implement and monitor the Electoral Register
for detained patients
17)
To be responsible for liaising with acute
trusts to administer the Service Level Agreements for Mental Health Act and
Mental Capacity Act
The
content of this post will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder when
necessary and in line with service developments.
The
post holders duties must, at all times, be carried out in compliance with the
Trusts policies and procedures, in particular the post holder must act in
accordance with the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.
For the full Job Description please see 'Supporting Information'
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder
will ensure the development and implementation of systems and processes that
will support the delivery of a co-ordinated, equitable, comprehensive,
responsive and appropriate level of service across the Trust in relation to key
legislation.
The post holder
will support managers to ensure that standards are developed and implemented
that are appropriate, auditable and measurable.
The successful applicant will assist in the devlepment of a
comprehensive package of training for both Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity
Act and associated legislation which will be delivered internally and
externally across the Trust.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1)
To line manage Mental Health Act / Mental
Capacity Act administration staff. Inc. supervision, delegation of work, maintaining
staff records, appraisals and on going support
2)
To develop close working relationships with
other departments in order to achieve successful implementation of procedures
and protocols
3)
To liaise with and support clinicians ,
external agencies, staff, family, friends and carers in the administration of
all aspects of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and associated
legislation
4)
To be responsible for the input, collection and
management of data either manually or electronically to contribute to reports
and audits
5)
To ensure the provision of any monitoring
information required by the Mental Health Act committee. This will include information required by
external orgnisations subject to data protection regulation as well as ad hoc
requests
6)
To develop and implement a training programme
relating to aspects to Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act administration
7)
To assit in the provision of updates to staff
on developments locally and nationally in relation to current and future
legislation
8)
To ensure that appropriate and consistent
administration support is provided to Non-Executive Directors and Associate
Hosptial Managers in relation to Appeal/Review hearings
9)
To support the organisation of Hosptial
Managers Reviews and Mental Health Review Tribunals including negoation with
relevant parties. To ensure that all
necessary documentation is available within specified time limits. To provide cover for those reviews were
appropriate
10)
To develop links with Business Delivery Units and provide
information relating to the use of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act
and associated issues. To attend
identified monitoring groups
11)
To support the development of information
systems within the Job Role
12)
To comply with the requirements of the Data
Protection Act 1998
13)
To ensure systems and standards in relation to
the receipt and scrutiny and rectification of Mental Health Act
documentation are in place and
consistent across the Trust and compliant with legislation
14)
To assist in the co-ordination and visiting arrangements
in relation to the Mental Health Act Commission and other identified agencies
15)
To interact with patients, families and carers
on a regular basis
16)
To implement and monitor the Electoral Register
for detained patients
17)
To be responsible for liaising with acute
trusts to administer the Service Level Agreements for Mental Health Act and
Mental Capacity Act
The
content of this post will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder when
necessary and in line with service developments.
The
post holders duties must, at all times, be carried out in compliance with the
Trusts policies and procedures, in particular the post holder must act in
accordance with the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.
For the full Job Description please see 'Supporting Information'
Person Specification
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983& Mental Capacity Act 2007 and understanding of key legislation within Mental Health Services
- Attention to detail
- Confident and assertive
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation and facilitation skills
- High level of communication skills written and verbal
- Change management skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- Degree in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate competencies working at that level in a related field.
Desirable
- Certificate in Mental Health Law, Policy and Practice (or ability to successfully achieve within an agreed timeframe)
- Management / Supervisory qualification i.e. NVQ Management Level III
- NVQ Level 3 in Management or Edward Jenner Certificate
- Teaching Training Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of administering the Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge relating to the administrative application of II, III and IV of the Mental Health Act 1983 receipt and scrutiny of legal documents relating to this aspect of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Substantial experience of supervising or managing staff
- Experienced in the use of database applications, email and scheduler applications
- Ability to assess and implement consistent and effective administration procedures across a large geographical area
- Systems management and implementation
- Substantial experience of providing awareness sessions to staff on an individual or group basis
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Report writing skills
- Statistical analysis
- Experience in providing training in support of administration procedures
- Project management skills
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work independently and to tight deadline
- Good time management
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
TRAINING
Essential
- Computer literate i.e. Microsoft word & Excel & PowerPoint
- Attend identified training relating to the role
Desirable
- Development Courses
- Willingness to develop skills in the delivery of training
Person Specification
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983& Mental Capacity Act 2007 and understanding of key legislation within Mental Health Services
- Attention to detail
- Confident and assertive
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation and facilitation skills
- High level of communication skills written and verbal
- Change management skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- Degree in a relevant subject or able to demonstrate competencies working at that level in a related field.
Desirable
- Certificate in Mental Health Law, Policy and Practice (or ability to successfully achieve within an agreed timeframe)
- Management / Supervisory qualification i.e. NVQ Management Level III
- NVQ Level 3 in Management or Edward Jenner Certificate
- Teaching Training Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of administering the Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge relating to the administrative application of II, III and IV of the Mental Health Act 1983 receipt and scrutiny of legal documents relating to this aspect of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Substantial experience of supervising or managing staff
- Experienced in the use of database applications, email and scheduler applications
- Ability to assess and implement consistent and effective administration procedures across a large geographical area
- Systems management and implementation
- Substantial experience of providing awareness sessions to staff on an individual or group basis
Desirable
- Experience of working with the NHS
- Report writing skills
- Statistical analysis
- Experience in providing training in support of administration procedures
- Project management skills
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work independently and to tight deadline
- Good time management
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
TRAINING
Essential
- Computer literate i.e. Microsoft word & Excel & PowerPoint
- Attend identified training relating to the role
Desirable
- Development Courses
- Willingness to develop skills in the delivery of training
