Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead
£27,946 per annum
Part Time – 30 Hours
Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead has an opportunity for a Mental Health Act Administrator to join our team.
This role is offered on a Part Time basis working 30 hours per week over a minimum of 4 amount of days, with flexibility to spread the hours across 5 days if preferred. Hybrid working arrangements can be discussed at interview and will be agreed based on the successful candidate’s circumstances and the needs of the site. The Pro Rata salary for this role is £22,356.80.
Priory Hospital Hemel Hempstead, Felden, Hemel Hempstead is a level 2 rehabilitation service for male and female patients with severe and enduring mental health needs. It also provides specialist Huntington’s disease and dementia care, as well as neuropsychiatry support. It is accessible by public transport, with Hemel Hempstead railway station approximately 1 mile from the hospital and local bus services nearby. The M1 motorway is also easily accessible.
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 our 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 our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
You will be responsible for overseeing the administration of the Mental Health Act, providing guidance and support to sites and teams on the interpretation and application of the Act, Regulations, statutory guidance, and relevant policies and procedures. You will also receive and scrutinise legal paperwork on behalf of Hospital Directors, ensuring that all governance, compliance, and quality processes are consistently followed.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential for the role
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Good standard of general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of mental health services and relevant mental health legislation.
- Ability to support and advise staff on the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation and current case law.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and manage changing demands.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Experience working within an administrative team in a healthcare or legal environment.
- Previous experience working with the Mental Health Act or within a mental health setting.
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat 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, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
