Job Description

Hearings

Power of Discharge you will (following an initial period of training) be required to attend hearings as a panel member to review detention/ Community Treatment Orders. Having gained experience and attended an additional period of training, members will be invited to chair review panels ensuring that reviews are undertaken in accordance with the MHA 1983 (amended 2007) and Code of Practice. They will ensure that the grounds for continuing detention or community treatment are valid. Those who chair hearings will be required to formally record the evidence considered by the panel in reaching their decision, the reasons for the decision, and the decision itself. They will communicate the reasons for the decision to the patient and other relevant parties involved in the review. They will record any appropriate recommendations and/or comments arising from hearings.

Power of Discharge Group Meetings/ Training

To develop relevant knowledge and understanding and to support the function undertaken on behalf of the Hospital Managers, Associate Hospital Managers are required to attend any training sessions and quarterly meetings. These will include updates to legislation and current practice, implications upon practice of recent case law, Mental Health Act refresher training and any other topics deemed appropriate or as requested. Provide feedback and report any issues of concern to the Hospital Manger, Mental Health Act Office, and Chair of the Hospital Managers Hearing Panel. Participate in the annual appraisal process.

Communication

Maintain appropriate relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team and Mental Health Act Office. Communicate sensitively and effectively with service users. Ability to communicate with a wide range of health service personnel, including clinicians, nursing, medical & social care professionals and those at a senior level within the Directorate, together with a wide range of outside agencies and organisations including Solicitors and Independent Mental Health Advocates. Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with GDPR and Priory Group policies and procedures

About You:

You should have:

Ability to scrutinise, interpret and appropriately, challenge complex information presented both orally and in written report format. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to write clear and concise records. Demonstrate total commitment to confidentiality and set guidelines. Computer skills and access to PC Demonstrate some knowledge and awareness of legislation associated with the MHA 1983. Working well with others General life experience that will contribute to the role.

Ability to demonstrate:

Fairness, reason and an understanding of lawfulness; An understanding of human rights issues; In an objective and non- judgemental manner, a sensitive and positive attitude to the needs of people with mental health problems.

Expenses:

* This position will pay at 60 per session and paid mileage at 45p per mile