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Mental Health Law Practitioner @ Cygnet

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We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Law Practitioner, to support the MHA Administrator in ensuring the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 across the Grange and Lodge.

Your day-to-day...

40 hours per week - Monday - Friday

Salary:£29,110 per annum

• To ensure that all procedures relative to the Mental Health Act and associated legislation are adhered to. • Ensure the legal detention of patients. • Ensure adequate records for detained patients are maintained. • Ensure adequate and safe storage of documentation. • Receive section papers during working hours. • Arrange correction of errors relating to detention of patients to meet all legal requirements. • Ensure patient and nearest relatives are aware of individual rights and power of detention in force and assist as required with exercising these rights. • Ensure an up-to-date list of mental health solicitors is available to patients and that patients are represented at hearings or appeals where possible or appropriate.

We are looking for people who have

• Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with qualifications in English and Mat hs • Exceptional organisational skills • Experience of working in a Healthcare environment alongside medical practitioners is desirable • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is desirable • Knowledge of compliance and auditing systems required by regulatory bodies (CQC) is desirable

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction • Regular coaching and support • Employee Discount Scheme • Company pension scheme • Company paid Life Assurance scheme • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks • Health Cash Plan • Subsidised meals on duty

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