Mental Health Law Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £28,860.00 i £31,671.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £28860.00 - £31671.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Radlett, WD7 9FB |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9367-25-0617 |
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To support the MH Legislation and Compliance Department and in doing so will ensure that the Mental Health Act and associated legislation is adhered to so that service users rights are protected. To act as the first point of contact for enquiries from service users and their Nearest Relatives. The post holder will be expected to work within standard operational procedures and will refer any enquiries to the appropriate personnel as necessary. To give information by letter with regard to detention under the Mental Health Act to service users and where appropriate their nearest relative. To provide reminders to Responsible Clinicians when statutory documentation is required. To provide reminders to Responsible Clinicians when sections are due to expire. To ensure that statutory documentation is accurate and available on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). To maintain and update systems and spreadsheets including an Electronic Patient Record. To assist in the administrative tasks associated with Care Quality Commission (CQC) visits. To assist with the monitoring of use of the Community Treatment Order and the Consent to Treatment provisions. To support Hospital Managers and Tribunal Hearings. To develop and maintain an understanding and knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and how this applies to the administration of the Act. To be actively engaged with team meetings and developmental opportunities.