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Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health difficulties to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Knightsbridge House is a nine bed hospital in Fareham which provides assessment and treatment in an open rehabilitation setting for men with a learning disability and complex mental health needs.
Carard Cottage, within the main grounds, is a four bed detached house providing step-down accommodation for residents who are ready for greater independence and to put their skills for living into practice before they are discharged into community settings.
About the role:
- The role supports the Regional MHA Manager for all statutory administrative duties relating to the Mental Health Act 1983 for Nelson House Hospital.
- To provide full administrative and secretarial support to the Consultant Psychiatrist
- To comply with the guidelines laid down regarding confidentiality at all times with information relating to service users, staff and hospital business
Mental Health Act
- Supporting the Regional MHA Manager to ensure that the requirements, the law and best practice are adhered to
- To assist in maintaining database systems and communication systems in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983
- To assist with all statutory administrative duties relating to the Mental Health Act 1983, including organising Mental Health Review Tribunals, Manager`s meetings and Care Quality Commission visits
- To assist with the management of the business pertaining from the Independent Hospital Managers
- To liaise with Second Opinion Approved Doctors regarding visits and access to patient records
- Liaise with solicitors representing patients at hearing including access to patient records
- Ensuring that the `legal` section of the patient electronic record system is maintained and up to date
- Keeping an up to date hearing schedule and informing MDT of all necessary dates
- Liaise and where required meet with patients to discuss their MHA needs
- To ensure all legally required paperwork is stored and maintained effectively in lines with regulatory requirements
Medical Secretary
- To maintain and regular the Consultant`s diary, liaising with the Hospital Directors PA; members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT); patients and external agencies
- Prepare and attend relevant meetings, taking notes and monitor follow up actions
- Ensure that all correct and relevant information is available prior to meetings and in line with company quality targets
- To maintain and ensure all documents and reports are uploaded into the patient electronic record as required
- To act as point of contact for care co-ordinators and commissioners
- Co-ordinating patient CPA reviews and Care and Treatment Reviews; commissioners reviews and supplying requested information prior to reviews, including liaising with the MDT to compile reports
- Organising and keeping an up to date Individual Care Review timetable for the consultant and MDT
- To prepare letters and reports
- To deal with correspondence effectively and at appropriate level
- To take the lead for Information Governance for the Unit
General
- General Office Duties including cover for reception and switchboard as and when required
- Be able to work to tight deadlines and managing workload by prioritising work accordingly
- Respect confidentiality of both service users, the business and colleagues
- Undertake other duties and training as required that are commensurate with the post`s level of responsibility
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring the work practices and the environment meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work legislation and report all deficits to your Line Manager
- Participate in supervision and appraisal process
- Maintain mandatory and professional development requirements
- To have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in service delivery and employment and training
- To occasionally attend the wards including service user contact
This job description provides a general account of duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation and amendment as ne
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