Mental Health Act Administrator

Are you an experienced Administrator looking to take the next step in your career? Join Wellesley Hospital a full time Mental Health Act Administrator and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be. 

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for organising and coordinating Mental Health Review Tribunals, Section Renewals and Hospital Manager Appeal meetings for service users, this will see you help to prepare and arrange paperwork to support the meetings, with the support of the Mental Health Act Manager.

Within this role you will also supervise the financial administration of the unit’s Client Fund Account, petty cash float and safety deposit facility through the effective and efficient application of local procedures and processes.

With previous experience in a similar role, and good organisational, communication and time management skills, you can enjoy a long and rewarding career, where a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and career aspirations achieved.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Having knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983, including Mental Health Law, Mental Capacity Act and any subsequent legislation
  
• Ensuring that invoicing of patients enhanced support is completed and submitted to head office
  
• Managing the deposit of cash, cheques and other receipts and the withdrawal of funds required to sustain a substantial petty cash float.
  
• Regularly liaises with patients, their families and carers to identify financial needs and entitlements, and then liaise with the social worker so that they can provide assistance and information to enable patients to claim statutory benefits and to access personal banking facilities.
  
• Assisting the social worker with the accurate and timely completion, processing and monitoring of the DoLS paperwork
  
• Ensuring patients, their relatives, legal representatives and official agencies are provided with the information and documentation required to effect the detention, registration and admission of an individual under the provisions of the MHA.
  
• Organising and services all associated meetings ensuring the effective and timely production, collation and distribution of reports, minutes and other relevant documentation.
  
• Ensuring that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory and statutory requirements are met. Maintains the audit trail ensuring up to date and accurate information can be provided or accessed as required.
  

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

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• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983, including Mental Health Law, Mental Capacity Act and any subsequent legislation
  
• Experience within a similar environment
  
• Great communication skills
  
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office applications
  

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust,  and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

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• Annual base salary of £26,715
  
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
  
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
  
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
  
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
  
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
  
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
  
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
  
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
  
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
  
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
  
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
  

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure