About this role
Job summary
Mental Health Legislation Officer (Part-Time)
15 Hours per Week | Monday & Friday, 9am-5pmLocation: St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne (Office Based).
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Legislation Team. Working within a small specialist team, you will be responsible for administering the Mental Health Act 1983 and managing a caseload of approximately 60 patients.
Main duties of the job
Key duties include scrutinising and rectifying legal documentation, monitoring detention renewals and consent to treatment provisions, ensuring compliance with patients' rights under Section 132, and arranging Mental Health Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings.
You will also provide advice and guidance on Mental Health Legislation to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Legislation, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working independently and as part of a team.
They will have excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holders will use their own initiative to manage and prioritise their workload on a daily basis. They will be expected to provide a proactive good quality clerical and administrative support within the team, be effective team player, possess excellent written and verbal communications skills including digital communication and confidently be able to relay information to clinical and non- clinical staff about the Mental Health Legislation, Code of Practices, Statutory instruments etc.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th July 2026
Closing date :11th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Diploma/ NVQ level 4 or equivalent knowledge or experience gained through working procedures within administration or a demonstrable equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Extensive experience and knowledge of specialist administrative functions Knowledge of Managing Peoples information and confidential codes of conduct Extensive knowledge and experience of legislative process and associated codes of conduct Extensive knowledge of Statutory/Primary legislation relating to the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS administrative procedures Working knowledge of the Data Protection Act Experience of multi agency/professional working
Skills & Competencies Essential
Proven ability to solve complex legal and ethical issues Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills being able to communicate with a diverse audience to regain their respect and confidence Effective decision making skills Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal Advanced information technology skills Proven minute taking
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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Gosforth
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)