About this role
Job summary
The role of the Mental Health Act Co-ordinator requires experience of working previously as a Mental Health Act personnel. The candidate will not only have to have the experience and knowledge of the Mental Health Act but will need to know how to apply the Act in terms of legal documentation and application. Just being aware of the Mental Health Act or law is not enough but the experience of implementation is required as well.
You must be able to show this and although training is given on Trust systems the candidate must be able to work alone at times without supervision.
The role involves being on site daily in a busy acute psychiatric hospital with the added management of two staff members. The successful candidate must have the skill set to prioritise a busy workload and juggle the demands and needs of the service whilst training and advising others such as doctors, nurses and social workers and patients and their families.
You must have empathy and show a desire to be a team player within the wider team as hold excellent communication skills.
Some knowledge of RIO would be advantageous.
The post is Monday to Friday and the hours of 9am - 5pm.
Main duties of the job
Scrutinising section paperwork Identifying the section expiry dates and implementing daily reminders Communication on both the telephone system and in person Be able to train staff as required Line management
The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.
As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.
5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 per year and a maximum payment of £2,270 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly) (2026/27 figures)
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role of the Mental Health Act Co-ordinator requires experience of working previously as a Mental Health Act personnel.
You will not only have to have the experience and knowledge of the Mental Health Act but will need to know how to apply the Act in terms of legal documentation and application. Just being aware of the Mental Health Act or law is not enough but the experience of implementation is required as well.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification.
Person Specification
Training,Qualification and Registations Essential
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the Mental Health Act and implementation Experience of line management
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Must have knowledge of application of the Mental Health Act Knowledge on processing Mental Health Act paperwork and legislation. Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge of RIO
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 Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Little Brook Hospital, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, Kent
Bow Arrow Lane
Dartford
DA2 6PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)