Mental Health Act Manager | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 8QN |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7295543/376-CP-0638 |
Summary
The role will manage the systems, structures, processes and staff that are in place to support the operation of the Mental Health Act 1983, ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice and associated legislation.
The role will assist in the development and drafting of Trust policies and procedures in relation to mental health legislation and will ensure the dissemination of the same to all relevant managers and staff groups.
The role will maintain, enhance and develop operational reporting requirements to the Mental Health Act Committee.
The role will provide highly specialist advice and support to both Senior Management colleagues and clinical staff in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation.
The post holder will hold managerial responsibility for the locality based Mental Health Act offices in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
They will report to and be support by the Medical Directorate Business Manager
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025
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