Deputy Head Of Mental Health Law | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, PR5 6AW |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6333399/351-CS2586-CC |
Summary
The Trust is offering an exciting secondment opportunity for the Deputy Head of Mental Health Law. The successful candidate will require an extensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act, have experience of team management and of working with senior leaders of an organisation in order to shape and influence practice and policy
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and a suitable interview date arranged.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact us on the details provided.
Working with the Trust and Network Management teams to identify, provide and promote the strategic requirements for the implementation and management of mental health legislation across the Trust.
To prepare and inform the Trust of new developments or implementation plans required as a result of legislation changes within the Mental Health Act or Mental Capacity Act.
Providing professional and line management for the Mental Health Law offices across the Trust.
Leading on the development, review and maintenance of policies, procedures and protocols required on behalf of the Mental Health Law Sub-Committee.
Ensuring that systems and processes are established and operating effectively for the service in relation to Mental Health Law.
Where required by the Mental Health Law Sub-Committee, to work in partnership with Commissioners, Local Authorities, Probation Services, Lancashire Police and other local service providers to ensure the continuing development and maintenance of protocols for Mental Health Law related issues.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024