Mental Health Act Administrator

• Administer all Mental Health Act documentation in line with current legislation and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. • Scrutinise detention papers for legal accuracy and identify any anomalies. • Maintain the Mental Health Act Tracker and monitor statutory deadlines, renewals, consent to treatment requirements, and appeals. • Coordinate Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' Hearings. • Liaise with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Tribunal Service, Responsible Clinicians, Independent Hospital Managers, IMHAs, and other stakeholders. • Ensure statutory rights are explained and appropriate documentation is provided to patients. • Maintain secure legal files and ensure clinical records are updated appropriately. • Complete monthly audits of Mental Health Act documentation and legal files. • Produce governance reports and compliance data. • Provide advice and guidance to staff on Mental Health Act processes. • Support the delivery of Mental Health Act training across the service. Job description Job responsibilities • Administer all Mental Health Act documentation in line with current legislation and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. • Scrutinise detention papers for legal accuracy and identify any anomalies. • Maintain the Mental Health Act Tracker and monitor statutory deadlines, renewals, consent to treatment requirements, and appeals. • Coordinate Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' Hearings. • Liaise with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Tribunal Service, Responsible Clinicians, Independent Hospital Managers, IMHAs, and other stakeholders. • Ensure statutory rights are explained and appropriate documentation is provided to patients. • Maintain secure legal files and ensure clinical records are updated appropriately. • Complete monthly audits of Mental Health Act documentation and legal files. • Produce governance reports and compliance data. • Provide advice and guidance to staff on Mental Health Act processes. • Support the delivery of Mental Health Act training across the service.