Job summary
- Main area
- Associate Hospital Manager
- Grade
- Voluntary
- Contract
- Voluntary: 12 months (Variable work not guaranteed)
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 186-1101-24-CS
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Duncan Macmillan House
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- As per voluntary contract
- Closing
- 09/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Hospital Manager
Voluntary
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a panel of volunteer Associate Hospital Managers who undertake a specific role as set out in section 23 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
The Mental Health Act 1983 imposes duties upon the ‘Hospital Managers’ (the term refers to the organisation itself - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) to ensure the lawful application of the Mental Health Act. The role of the Associate Hospital Manager (who despite the term has no managerial function) is a delegated function to review detention on behalf of the Trust following renewal by the Responsible Clinician, and to hold reviews following requests by persons who are subject to the Mental Health Act - either in hospital or in the community. Following review, section 23 of the MHA provides that the Associate Hospital Managers may exercise the power to discharge a patient.
Main duties of the job
Associate Hospital Managers have delegated responsibility to review whether patients continue to be detained only as the Act allows. This involves acting as a panel member in order to hear the case for continued liability to detention. Effective participation will require preparatory reading. There will be a requirement to chair hearings (subject to suitable competency). The duties also include completing hearings ‘on the papers’, attending appropriate training and attendance at a bi - annual forum.
You will be part of a Trust wide pool of individuals who will be called upon to undertake hearings on behalf of the Trust, for which remuneration is given although applicants should not be motivated by the prospect of financial reward. We are looking for candidates from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire or nearby due to increased likelihood of in person hearings.
You will not have employee status.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a Trust wide role although it currently involves extensive use of Microsoft Teams.
Candidates should be available to undertake hearings at the request of the Trust, normally between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, occasionally at short notice.
Candidates should:
· Be able to demonstrate an interest in and awareness of mental health issues in diverse communities.
· Have the ability to retain knowledge of the core elements of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act relating to the role.
· Demonstrate a good awareness and understanding of Equality & Diversity issues.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. We are taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups in order to better represent our local communities. The Trust will enhance its effectiveness and minimise the barriers to achieving equality by challenging discriminative behaviours.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Fluent English communication
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak other languages such as Urdu, Punjabi etc Skills in British Sign Language.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An interest and awareness of mental health issues
- Awareness and understanding of Equality & Diversity issues
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act
Skills
Essential criteria
- The ability to read and process written information/reports
- Effective time management skills
- High level of communication skills, verbal and written
- Basic IT skills to use a laptop including email and Microsoft Teams, and accessing files and folders
Desirable criteria
- Able to chair meetings and steer outcome /decisions making
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michael Sergeant
- Job title
- Interim Head of Mental Health Legislation
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159691300
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