Mental Health Act Administrator
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M8 5RBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, MHA administrator to join the Manchester MHA team. The post-holder will be required to cover MHA o...
To undertake the administrative aspects of the implementation of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS), including, where necessary, supporting those responsible for the implementation of the Act.
Also to ensure that the necessary support is in place to enable the MHA Hospital Managers to carry out their statutory duties ensuring best practice is developed and maintained throughout the organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - oEducated to A level, HNC or equivalent
Desirable: - oCertificate in Mental Health law or similar qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working in an administrative role in the NHS or comparable setting
- Operating systems for managing and monitoring information
- Following organisation procedures and maintaining quality standards in one's work
- Working with a range of professionals of different backgrounds
- Use of computer-based systems and programmes
Desirable: - oSome knowledge of the MHA and its Code of Practice
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate a sensitive approach towards service users
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior professionals, Hospital Managers and Mental Health Tribunal representatives
- Awareness of the need for sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a challenging and demanding environment
- Willingness to travel to other Trust sites and other venues as required
Desirable: - oExperience of line management/supporting others in order to achieve a shared vision/goal
Skills and Abilities
Essential: - Ability to prioritise own workload; - Ability to work effectively within a team
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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