NEAP Contract ManagerinDarlingtoninDarlingtonPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
We’re looking for someone with a degree in Health or Social Care and a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Law or a related field. You should come with extensive NHS experience in a senior role, a firm grasp of mental health legislation, and strong management skills. If you’re an approachable and adaptable individual who excels in prioritising tasks and fostering collaboration, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the chance to lead a committed team and enhance the approval processes that support our clinicians. Join us and be part of something transformative in the care industry!
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust was awarded the contract from the Department of Health from 1st April 2to manage the Approvals function for all new applications for approval and reapproval under the Mental Health Act 1983, (as amended) for both section 12(2) doctors and Approved Clinicians in the North of England. The North of England Approvals Panel (NEAP) covers the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions.
We require a Contract Manager to join and manage an already established and experienced team who are based at West Park Hospital. Their main role will be overall responsibility for the operational management of the Approvals function associated with the registration, approval and training of medical practitioners under Section 12(2) Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). Also, the registration, approval and training of medical, and non-medical, practitioners as Approved Clinicians under Section 145(1) (MHA) for, and on behalf of, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) for the North of England area. They will also be required to manage and maintain the National Database for the North of England region for approved practitioners.
This role also involves working with existing training providers to ensure that sufficient initial and refresher courses for Section 12(2) doctors and Approved Clinicians are available for applicants in the Panel's geographical area of responsibility.
We require an applicant who has a Health or Social Care Qualification equivalent to degree level or higher and also a relevant Post Graduate Qualification in Mental Health Law or related area. They should have extensive experience within the NHS (or partner agency) in a senior role where in-depth knowledge of the MHA 1983 and MCA 2005 is required and applied daily. Knowledge of the Secretary of State legal Instructions relating to Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) approval (MHA 1983) is also required.
The successful applicant needs to have significant experience in a management role and be approachable with good interpersonal and communication skills and can work autonomously, prioritise workload and adapt to changing needs.
Applicants must have the ability to travel independently as the post covers the North of England region and meetings can be held anywhere within the region. There may also be a requirement to attend national meetings outside of the region.
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We require a Contract Manager to join and manage an already established and experienced team who are based at West Park Hospital. Their main role will be overall responsibility for the operational management of the Approvals function associated with the registration, approval and training of medical practitioners under Section 12(2) Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). Also, the registration, approval and training of medical, and non-medical, practitioners as Approved Clinicians under Section 145(1) (MHA) for, and on behalf of, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) for the North of England area. They will also be required to manage and maintain the National Database for the North of England region for approved practitioners.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
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