Mental Health Act Team Manager
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE5 8AZ
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
2 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role leads a team of Mental Health Act Coordinators, handling daily supervision, complaints and data reporting. You will talk with service users, carers, lawyers and tribunals, and keep track of legal deadlines. It suits an experienced, confident leader with strong communication and data skills.
What you'll need
- Current NMC First Level Nurse registration or a degree in law, health or social sciences
- Post‑graduate specialist training relevant to mental health law
- Significant clinical or management experience
- Experience supervising experienced staff
- Ability to use databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office for reporting
- Strong verbal and written communication with service users and external agencies
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any leadership and supervision experience on your CV
- Show examples of using data systems to track deadlines
- Mention any post‑graduate mental health law courses you have taken
- Make sure your NMC registration is up to date before applying
- Research SLaM services to demonstrate genuine interest
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Job description
Previous applicants need not apply This is an existing post for an experienced and charismatic leader with sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act wh...
This role demands excellent verbal and written communication skills, as you will regularly engage with service users, carers, professionals, and external agencies, including solicitors and tribunal members. You will also contribute to the day-to-day supervision and appraisal of staff, as well as lead on the investigation of complaints and incidents.
You will need strong leadership abilities to effectively manage and support a team of experienced Mental Health Act Coordinators. As this is a high-performing team, you will be expected to maintain a positive, well-organised environment that supports both staff and the individuals who use our services, along with their carers and nearest relatives.
A solid understanding of clinical information systems is essential. You should be confident using databases, diaries, MHA deadline-tracking systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications. The ability to interpret data and reports is a key requirement, as you will be responsible for providing each directorate with accurate updates on their compliance with the Mental Health Act.
The job description and person specification attached under documentation describes the role in detail.
Please note - Previous applicants need not apply
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC First Level Nurse registration or degree level qualification in law or a health related or social sciences discipline
- Evidence of post graduate specialist training relevant to the role.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a mental health law related course
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical or management experience
- Providing professional supervision to experienced staff and resolving departmental and cross organisational disputes
- Project management skills
- Analysing complex set of data and accurately reporting findings
- Administrating and co-ordinating the application and documentation of the MHA
Desirable
- Experience of participating in and managing change and overseeing on going service development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health legislation
- QI methodology, root cause analysis, process mapping & redesign techniques
- Requirements of NHS trusts, NHSE/I, CQC in mental health act compliance
- Knowledge of current reforms proposed in the MHA and implications for MH service providers
- Ability to use Trust information systems and IT packages
Desirable
- Facilitate involvement of service users, carers and other professionals in audits
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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