Additionally, the Officer will collaborate with various team members, including the MHA Services Manager and Information Analyst, to ensure adherence to Trust policies and effective service continuity. Active participation in responding to Care Quality Commission visits and ongoing professional development to stay informed on legal requirements related to mental health law is also essential. This position emphasises the importance of maintaining quality standards and up-to-date knowledge in mental health administration.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring a high level of data and practice quality relating to the Mental Health Act (MHA). This will include monitoring, supporting and undertaking MHA-related work inputted to Carenotes by the MHA Team. The role will support the information Analyst in regular audits on MHA related practice.
The post holder will be responsible for providing training to the MHA team on MHA administrative processes and relevant Trust policies and procedures.
To oversee, lead their team and undertake, on a day to day basis Mental Health Act Administration (Trust-wide), arranging and/or provide cover and support to all MHA offices within the Trust as required.
To support the Practice Development Officer with the provision of training to clinical staff around the Mental Health Act and associated legislation.
The post-holder will be responsible on a practical, day-to-day basis for the implementation and administration of the Mental Health Act and associated legislation in all MHA offices within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
In fulfilling these duties they will be expected to provide the necessary effective support to enable the Associate Hospital Managers to carry out their statutory duties under the Act.
To provide advice and guidance to staff, as appropriate to the job role, regarding the application and implementation of the MHA, MCA and associated legislation to help prevent unlawful detention and treatment and to protect the Trust from possible litigation and to ensure that patients are supported in exercising their rights. To seek support from the MHA Services Manager as required.
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To provide training to MHA office staff on MHA Administrative processes as outlined within the Staff Responsibilities under the MHA document and other relevant Trust policies and procedures.
To work alongside the MHA Trainer and MCA Officer with the provision of training to clinical staff around the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated legislation.
To work alongside the Information Analyst with relevant audits around Mental Health Act administration.
To oversee and support the undertaking of Mental Health Act administration Trust-wide. To ensure that the MHA administration processes as outlined within team procedures and Trust policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
To oversee and support accurate data input and practice quality by the MHA team relating to the Mental Health Act (MHA).
To arrange and/or provide cover and support to other MHA offices within the Trust as required to ensure continuity of service.
To support and Deputy MHA Manager with relevant work and projects.
To take an active role in supporting Mental Health Act Services senior team in respect of visits made by the Care Quality Commission.
To take an active role in providing the Mental Health Act Information & Quality Manager with relevant information in respects of visits and responses by the Care Quality Commission.
To attend where necessary the Associate Hospital Managers forum.
offer advice and guidance on mental health law to all staff groups as well as patients where necessary.
Undertake necessary personal development to ensure up-to-date and continuing knowledge and understanding of legal requirements of MHA and associated legislation, case law and government guidance to help protect the Trust from possible litigation due to non-compliance with legal requirements and statutory guidance.
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