Mental Health Act Reviewer - North East

Job description

Grade B - £4,44 (National) or £47,9 (London - for London office based or home-based workers within the bondary of the M5) - There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £6 per annm for those working from home. Please note for part time roles - this will be pro rata.
Contracted Hors: Fll time 37 hors per week. Talk to s abot flexible working.
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Tesday 13 October 6 at 11.59pm

Location: Home based - Candidates mst be willing and able totravel within the North East region. For this reason, we are seekingcandidates who live within the specified region, and location will becareflly considered to ensre that the role and responsibilities aremanageable. Yo may also be asked to travel nationally on occasions. Pleasenote that the locations yo will be reqired to visit are not always wellserved by pblic transport.

Assessment and Interview date: Wednesday 8 October 6 in Newcastle

What to expect at assessment

Yor assessment will be face-to-face and incldes: A shortwritten exercise, followed by a interview.

We aim to keep things welcoming and spportive. If yo needany adjstments, jst let s know!

If yo'd like to learn more abot the role or have anyqestions before applying, we're hosting a virtal information session viaTeams on Monday 5 October 4.3 pm to 5.3 pm.

If yo are interested in attending, please [email protected] and we will send yo the joining details.

Make a difference
Every role at CQC contribtes to or mission, if yo're looking for a new role in Mental Health that gives a tre sense of meaning and prpose then yo've fond it! Asa Mental Health Act Reviewer, yo will have an opportnity to se yorknowledge of the MHA and the Code of Practice and experience of the care andtreatment of detained patients.

Pictre this
Imagine being part of a team ndertaking Mental Health Act (MHA) monitoringactivity across yor geographical area. In the last year as a MHA reviewer, yo might have:

Developed and delivered an individal MHA monitoring plan which details activities, timelines and priorities, involving mental health trsts and independent mental health providers.

Managed a portfolio of providers, escalating risks and isses as appropriate.

Carried ot weekly solo monitoring visits to mental health wards across the North East.

Followed p each monitoring visit with a comprehensive report to the provider, to inclde reqired actions, and monitored provider replies and action taken.

The role
Yo'll be key in helping s deliver or work. In this role,yo'll:

Work closely with yor regional colleages to monitor the se of the MHA to highlight the experiences of people detained nder the MHA.

Act as a MHA specialist on Inspection visits.

Contribte MHA expertise to the Inspection programme to make sre they meet fndamental standards of qality and safety.

Show s
We'll be looking for the following skills, knowledge andexperience in yor application form:

Yo'll have experience of working in or with inpatient mental health services.

Yo'll have in-depth knowledge and working nderstanding of the MHA and the Code of Practice.

Yo'll have a passion and commitment to improve the experience of detained patients.

ComplianceTo progress yor application, yo'll need to provide evidence of yor right towork in the K. Withot valid right to work yo won't be eligible for therole. We are nable to offer sponsorship for this role. Someroles may also be sbject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next stepsIf yo apply, yo'll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Yor application will be completely anonymos. Please see or information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the otcome of their application, so yo will hear from s whether or not yo are shortlisted.
Yo can read the fll details of the role in the Job DescriptionIf yo'd like an informal chat abot the role contact - Natasha Jentle, MHA Operations Manager at [email protected]. For general enqiries, please email [email protected].

The BenefitsWeoffer a wide range of benefits, inclding:

Annal leave starting at 7 days per year, rising to 3.5 days with service, pls bank holidays (sally 8 days per year).

Training and development opportnities.

Wellbeing initiatives, sch as gym disconts and meditation.

NHS pension scheme, with arond 14% employer contribtion.

Discont schemes (inclding eligibility for a Ble Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for years), reward vochers, car leasing and more!

Please see or benefits page for the fll list.

Eqity for allWe know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can case some people to dobt whether they're a good fit. This happens more often to people from nderrepresented grops (e.g. ethnic minority backgronds). If this role interests yo, we encorage yo to apply. Yor niqe perspective, skills, and experience cold be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel spported and able to do their best. If yo need adjstments to or process, we'll work with yo to remove any barriers. Visit or accessibility page for more on this. If yo'd like to chat, please contact [email protected]. Please note, if yo have previosly informed s of adjstments yo need for interview or within yor role these are not carried over and mst be discssed for each individal application yo make.
We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclsion are a priority. Diverse teams make or work better, help s deliver or mission and make or cltre stronger. See or ED&I page for more abot this.
We welcomeapplications from everyone, and colleages can find spportand commnity among or many employee networks. This incldes people of any:

Age

Sex

Gender identity or expression

Sexal orientation

Religion or belief

Ethnicity

Disability

Vales and visionWe are gided by or core vales, which shape or work and or cltre.
Excellence - being a high-performing organisation.
Caring - treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity - doing the right thing.
Teamwork - learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AIAI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, bt we want to learn abot yo. If yo se AI or Chatbots to help yo with yor application, keep these points in mind:

AI can spport research, strctring and refining yor writing, bt yor application mst reflect yor real skills and experience.

Spell-checking and condensing word conts are great ways to se AI effectively.

Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help yo stand ot; remember we want to hear abot yor skills and experience.

Providing false and insincere examples goes against or core vales of honesty and integrity and may lead to yor application being withdrawn or termination of yor employment.