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Mental Health Act Administrator

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Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Permanent
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Posted 19 day(s) ago

Reference: E0126-26-0031

Job summary

Are you an experienced Mental Health Act Administrator with a passion for ensuring legal compliance and supporting excellent patient care?

Elizabeth House is looking for a dedicated and organised Mental Health Act (MHA) Administrator to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring that all Mental Health Act processes are managed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with statutory requirements.

As our MHA Administrator, you will work closely with the Hospital Director, Responsible Clinicians, nursing teams, and external agencies to ensure the hospital maintains the highest standards of legal compliance and governance.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended), ensuring legal documentation is accurate, compliant, and processed within statutory timescales.

You will provide expert advice to staff, coordinate Mental Health Tribunal and Hospital Managers' Hearings, maintain legal records, and support the organisation during CQC inspections and internal audits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer all Mental Health Act documentation in line with current legislation and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.
  • Scrutinise detention papers for legal accuracy and identify any anomalies.
  • Maintain the Mental Health Act Tracker and monitor statutory deadlines, renewals, consent to treatment requirements, and appeals.
  • Coordinate Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' Hearings.
  • Liaise with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Tribunal Service, Responsible Clinicians, Independent Hospital Managers, IMHAs, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure statutory rights are explained and appropriate documentation is provided to patients.
  • Maintain secure legal files and ensure clinical records are updated appropriately.
  • Complete monthly audits of Mental Health Act documentation and legal files.
  • Produce governance reports and compliance data.
  • Provide advice and guidance to staff on Mental Health Act processes.
  • Support the delivery of Mental Health Act training across the service.
    • About us

    Our acute inpatient mental health service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men and women who are in crisis, experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and requiring an emergency admission. Service users may be informal or detained under the Mental Health Act.

    Details
    Date posted

    14 September 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    E0126-26-0031

    Job locations

    Elizabeth House

    Perth Avenue

    Leicester

    Leicester

    Leicestershire

    LE36QR

    United Kingdom


    Job description
    Job responsibilities

  • Administer all Mental Health Act documentation in line with current legislation and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.
  • Scrutinise detention papers for legal accuracy and identify any anomalies.
  • Maintain the Mental Health Act Tracker and monitor statutory deadlines, renewals, consent to treatment requirements, and appeals.
  • Coordinate Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' Hearings.
  • Liaise with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Tribunal Service, Responsible Clinicians, Independent Hospital Managers, IMHAs, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure statutory rights are explained and appropriate documentation is provided to patients.
  • Maintain secure legal files and ensure clinical records are updated appropriately.
  • Complete monthly audits of Mental Health Act documentation and legal files.
  • Produce governance reports and compliance data.
  • Provide advice and guidance to staff on Mental Health Act processes.
  • Support the delivery of Mental Health Act training across the service.
    • Job description
    Job responsibilities

  • Administer all Mental Health Act documentation in line with current legislation and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.
  • Scrutinise detention papers for legal accuracy and identify any anomalies.
  • Maintain the Mental Health Act Tracker and monitor statutory deadlines, renewals, consent to treatment requirements, and appeals.
  • Coordinate Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers' Hearings.
  • Liaise with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Tribunal Service, Responsible Clinicians, Independent Hospital Managers, IMHAs, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure statutory rights are explained and appropriate documentation is provided to patients.
  • Maintain secure legal files and ensure clinical records are updated appropriately.
  • Complete monthly audits of Mental Health Act documentation and legal files.
  • Produce governance reports and compliance data.
  • Provide advice and guidance to staff on Mental Health Act processes.
  • Support the delivery of Mental Health Act training across the service.
    • Person Specification
    Experience
    Essential
    • About You
    • We are looking for someone who has:
    • Previous experience working as a Mental Health Act Administrator.
    • Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its Code of Practice.
    • A strong understanding of statutory documentation and legal processes.
    • Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
    • The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
    • A professional, confidential, and proactive approach.
    Desirable
    • Degree or equivalent qualification.
    • Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
    • Experience working within an independent mental health hospital.
    • Experience supporting CQC inspections.
    • Qualification in Mental Health Law or equivalent.
    Person Specification
    Experience
    Essential
    • About You
    • We are looking for someone who has:
    • Previous experience working as a Mental Health Act Administrator.
    • Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its Code of Practice.
    • A strong understanding of statutory documentation and legal processes.
    • Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
    • The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
    • A professional, confidential, and proactive approach.
    Desirable
    • Degree or equivalent qualification.
    • Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
    • Experience working within an independent mental health hospital.
    • Experience supporting CQC inspections.
    • Qualification in Mental Health Law or equivalent.
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details
    Employer name

    InMind

    Address

    Elizabeth House

    Perth Avenue

    Leicester

    Leicester

    Leicestershire

    LE36QR

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.inmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    InMind

    Address

    Elizabeth House

    Perth Avenue

    Leicester

    Leicester

    Leicestershire

    LE36QR

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.inmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)