Mental Health Legislation Administrator

Job title: Mental Health Legislation Administrator

Company: NHS


Job description: Are you motivated, organised and passionate about working in mental health? The Mental Health Legislation team are looking for you to join their friendly and supportive team as a Mental Health Legislation administrator, based at St Ann’s Hospital, Poole.You will provide administration around the use of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards across the organisation. As a team we are passionate about supporting service users and their relatives in understanding mental health legislation and how it affects them. We also work closely with many of the clinical areas within the Trust by providing advice on the use of legislation and how to apply relevant Codes of Practice. In addition, we work with many external agencies and professionals such as Local Authorities, Ministry of Justice, Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, Advocacy services and MH solicitors.We provide a robust induction programme and the opportunity to further you career development by enhancing your knowledge through specialised learning. It can lead to progression with the team or further with in the trust.This post is full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00. We can be flexible, and support start time arrangements to balance work and childcare. The role is based at St. Ann’s Hospital, although rare you will need to be willing to travel across our Dorset sites for inpatient appeals and supporting the wider team.Main duties of the jobApplications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.Key tasks a successful applicant might find themselves undertaking in this role include:

• organising service user appeals against section;
• ensuring service users are lawfully detained
• supporting clinicians to meet statutory timescales
• ensuring service users have been informed of their rights
• sending notifications to the Care Quality Commission about care and treatment patients have received

About usAt Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, and expand your skill set. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.DetailsDate posted15 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number152-S185.24AJob locationsSt Ann’s Hospital69 Haven RoadPooleBH13 7LNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.netPerson SpecificationKnowledge, Skills and TrainingEssential

• GCSE Maths and English at grade c or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Word processing qualification such as ECDL, RSA Qualification level III or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• Previous experience in an administrative environment

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Mental Health Legislation / Law
• GCSE in Law grade C or above

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Proficient in office based practices
• Experience of working in a busy office
• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Motivational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Information Technology/ResourcesEssential

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft packages, word processing, spreadsheet, database and or presentation software

Personal Qualities and AttributesEssential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust’s values and behaviours.
• Excellent administration skills
• Ability to work in effective administrative systems
• Methodical
• Punctual
• Excellent team player
• Able to work under own initiative
• To set and maintain high standards
• Attention to detail / quality
• Customer care focused

Person SpecificationKnowledge, Skills and TrainingEssential

• GCSE Maths and English at grade c or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Word processing qualification such as ECDL, RSA Qualification level III or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• Previous experience in an administrative environment

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Mental Health Legislation / Law
• GCSE in Law grade C or above

Job Specific ExperienceEssential

• Proficient in office based practices
• Experience of working in a busy office
• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Motivational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Information Technology/ResourcesEssential

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft packages, word processing, spreadsheet, database and or presentation software

Personal Qualities and AttributesEssential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust’s values and behaviours.
• Excellent administration skills
• Ability to work in effective administrative systems
• Methodical
• Punctual
• Excellent team player
• Able to work under own initiative
• To set and maintain high standards
• Attention to detail / quality
• Customer care focused

Expected salary: £24937 – 26598 per year

Location: Poole, Dorset

Job date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:21:11 GMT

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