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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time permanent, MHA administrator to join the Prestwich MHA team. The post-holder will be required to cover MHA offices within the Trust's footprint. The post-holder will need to bea self motivated individualwith administration experience and preferably knowledge ofthe MHA or a desire to learn. The successful candidate will be responsible forreceiving and scrutinising MHA documents and undertaking other MHA related tasks. The post is in a very busy team and the post-holder will need to able to prioritise and work to deadlines. Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024. Main duties of the jobTo undertake the administrative aspects of the implementation of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS), including, where necessary, supporting those responsible for the implementation of the Act. Also to ensure that the necessary support is in place to enable the MHA Hospital Managers to carry out their statutory duties ensuring best practice is developed and maintained throughout the organisation Receipt and scrutiny of statutory MHA documentation, ensuring that all documentation is completed lawfully and that any errors are rectified within designated timescalesEnsuring transfers of detained patients to and from the organistion are undertaken in accordance with the legislation and that relevant documentation accompanies the patientCoordinate administrative aspects of DoLS applicationsOrganise the administration of Mental Health Review Tribunal hearings and Mental Health Act Hospital Managers reviewsProvide the MHA Hospital Managers with all the necessary information and support to enable them to carry out their duties, including designing and delivering training programmes and monitoring deployment Coordinate liaison with MHA Commissioners (Care Quality Commission) including arrangements for visits and collation of responses to recommendations About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Blue Light Card Discounts Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsoEducated to A level, HNC or equivalent oCertificate in Mental Health law or similar qualification ExperienceoWorking in an administrative role in the NHS or comparable setting oOperating systems for managing and monitoring information oFollowing organisation procedures and maintaining quality standards in one's work oWorking with a range of professionals of different backgrounds oUse of computer-based systems and programmes oSome knowledge of the MHA and its Code of Practice skills and AptitudeoExcellent organisational skills oAbility to demonstrate a sensitive approach towards service users oAbility to communicate effectively with senior professionals, Hospital Managers and Mental Health Tribunal representatives oAwareness of the need for sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters oAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment oWillingness to travel to other Trust sites and other venues as required oExperience of line management/supporting others in order to achieve a shared vision/goal Skills and AbilitiesAbility to prioritise own workload Ability to work effectively within a team Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. £27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata#J-18808-Ljbffr