Job summaryContribute to the efficient running of the Mental Health Act (MHA) Department under the direction of the Mental Health Act Administrator.Provide efficient and effective administration of the Mental Health Act process.Contribute to the maintenance of efficient communication with other departments and agencies.Provide cover for Mental Health Act Administrator when required.Maintenance of detailed and accurate electronic records of MHA activity.Provision of advice and information to CFT staff with regard to the administration of the Mental Health Act.Working with minimal supervision using your skills and knowledge to apply the MHA regulations within the MHA department and wider Trust.Main duties of the jobContribute to the efficient running of the MHA/MCA department under the direction of the MHA Administrator.Contribute to the maintenance of efficient communication with other departments and agencies.Provision of advice and information to CFT staff with regard to the administration of the Liberty Protection Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.Working with minimal supervision using your skills and knowledge to apply the LPS, MCA and MHA regulations within the department and wider Trust.Management and Personal DevelopmentProvide cover for Mental Health Act Administrator when required.AdministrativeProvide efficient and effective administration of the Liberty Protection Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act processes.Maintenance of detailed and accurate electronic records of LPS and MHA activity.Take minutes of meetings as and when required.Travel to other sites within CFT for meetings and reviews as required.Maintain strict confidentiality.Comply with the Trust's policies and procedures.Any other duties commensurate with the post holder's band as agreed with their line manager.About usWe're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person SpecificationEducation / Qualifications and Relevant ExperienceEssentialNVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experienceRelevant, recent experience within the Health Service or a similar environmentSound knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, in particular Excel and WordSubstantial experience of working in an office environmentSkills and AptitudeEssentialPrevious knowledge and/or experience of the Mental Health ActDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBellingham House, Bodmin HospitalBoundary RoadBodminPL31 2QTEmployer's websitehttps://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)