Assistant Mental Health Act Administrator

Assistant Mental Health Act Administrator

The closing date is 01 March 2026

We are looking for a highly motivated person with strong patient‑centred values who has extensive administrative experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and possesses (or is prepared to acquire) an in‑depth working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.

The post holder will work as part of a Trust‑wide team and will have a vital role in safeguarding the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act. They will assist the Mental Health Act Administrator with the day‑to‑day administration of the Act for a caseload of service users in their specific area, with opportunity for cross‑cover across all divisions.

Applicants will be required to use their own initiative to methodically manage and prioritise caseloads. They must be a team player with a flexible approach and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. They must be highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

The contract will be for 30 hours per week. The position is based primarily at Tatchbury Mount, and supports Ravenswood House, in Knowle, too; with approximately 22.5 hrs for Tatchbury and 7.5 hrs for Ravenswood each week. Ideally, the successful candidate will be willing to travel to Ravenswood as needed, for which travel expenses will be reimbursed.

For further information, please contact Adele Melhuish and Clarissa Workman on  or Rona Watson on

To assist with the administration of the Mental Health Act for inpatient and community mental health teams to ensure lawful implementation of the Act, to promote compliance with the MHA 1983 Code of Practice, Trust policies and procedures and Care Quality Commission standards in relation to the Mental Health Act.

Key duties will include receipt, scrutiny and rectification of legal documents to ensure that they are lawful; monitoring of section dates ensuring that all reviews are dealt with within statutory time‑frames; providing assurance that patients are made aware of their rights, and co‑ordination of Hospital Manager Review Hearings and Mental Health Tribunals.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high‑quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we’re creating a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well‑being and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. If you are concerned that a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability, please contact the Trust’s Recruitment team as detailed in the advert.

The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• Good standard of general education
• Highly competent in use of a range of software including Microsoft Office applications
• Certificate in Mental Health Law and Practice
• Diploma / NVQ in Business and Administration Level 3
• ECDL
• OCR / RSA Level 3

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year – please note for part‑time hours the salary will be pro rata.