About this role
Job summary Join Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea as a 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 First Tier Tribunals Section Renewal and Hospital Manager Appeal meetings for service users, this will see you prepare and arrange paperwork to support the meetings. As a Mental Health Act Administrator, you will process hearings for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Reviews, and will be responsible for notifying all parties, obtaining reports, negotiate hearing dates and venue, and providing and processing documentation in line with MHA Code of Practice an procedures. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. Thats what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Act Administrator, you will join Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea and become a valued member of the multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include organizing First Tier Tribunals and Hospital Manager Appeal meetings, preparing paperwork, notifying parties, and processing documentation as per the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. You will also handle Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Reviews, ensuring fairness and lawfulness. Liaison with consultants and nursing teams, updating service users on section renewal and consent, and providing information about Independent Mental Health Advocacy Services are key duties. This full-time, Monday-Friday role, 9am-5pm, offers a fulfilling career.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider of specialized care, boasting over 8,000 employees and a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales. The organization covers a wide array of care areas, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, providing ample opportunities for growth and career progression. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare benefits from being part of a global network that spans 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people worldwide. They are committed to safer recruitment and are a Disability Confident employer, prioritizing inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea as a 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 First Tier Tribunals Section Renewal and Hospital Manager Appeal meetings for service users, this will see you prepare and arrange paperwork to support the meetings.
As a Mental Health Act Administrator, you will process hearings for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Reviews, and will be responsible for notifying all parties, obtaining reports, negotiate hearing dates and venue, and providing and processing documentation in line with MHA Code of Practice an procedures.
At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
This role is a full time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. As a Medical Health Act Administrator you will be:
Attending Managers Review Hearings in the capacity of the MHA Administrator/Clerk and ensure the review satisfies the fundamental legal requirements of fairness reasonableness and lawfulness. Following up MHA action points included in the Care Quality Commission reports submitted following visits to clinical areas. Liaising with the consultants and nursing team to update service users information regarding renewal of sections and consent to treatments. Providing information to service users about their access to Independent Mental Heal Advocacy Services (IMHA). To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Confidence to liaise and give advice to a wide range of people from different profession Experience within a similar role Knowledge of the relevant legislation and current case law relating to the Act. Where you will be working:
Location: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX
Dunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.
A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.
Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse 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:
Annual base salary of £25,936 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 meals and parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Confidence to liaise and give advice to a wide range of people from different professions, experience within a similar role, knowledge of the relevant legislation and current case law relating to the Act.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Clacton-on-Sea
CO16 0BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)