Mental Health Act Administrator

Job Summary:

Located in Meriden, Warwickshire, Priory Hospital Solihull is a 31-bedded hospital supporting the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for males.

You'll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of patients. While your role doesn't involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• To manage the efficient administration of the Mental Health Act (MHA) within the area of responsibility and prioritise workload to meet constantly changing demands.
• To ensure compliance with the MHA 1983, amendments to the act and the revised MHA Code of Practice.
• To support and advise staff, service users and relatives on the MHA 1983 and associated procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the effective creation and maintenance of legal files for service users subject to the Act, safeguarding confidential information and statutory documentation.
• Maintain accurate data in relation to the use of the Act in order to provide statistical information for national and local reporting processes.

About Priory Healthcare:

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, supporting over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. Treating more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

Skills/Experience required:

The successful candidate will bring excellent administrative skills, with experience working within an administrative team in a healthcare or legal environment being advantageous.

A working knowledge of mental health services and legislation is important, alongside the ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant legislation and current case law.

They will be educated to a good standard, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English, and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office.

The role requires someone who can confidently support and advise staff on Mental Health Act administration requirements, while remaining calm under pressure, effectively prioritising tasks, and adapting to constantly changing demands to help make a real and lasting difference for everyone.