Mental Health Act Administrator

Job summary

Join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington as a Mental Health Act Administrator and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for organising and coordinating First Tier Tribunals Section Renewal and Hospital Manager Appeal meetings for service users, this will see you prepare and arrange paperwork to support the meetings. As a Mental Health Act Administrator, you will process hearings for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Reviews, and will be responsible for notifying all parties, obtaining reports, negotiate hearing dates and venue, and providing and processing documentation in line with MHA Code of Practice an procedures. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. Thats what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Mental Health Act Administrator at Elysium Healthcare involves organising and coordinating meetings related to the Mental Health Act, such as First Tier Tribunals Section Renewals and Hospital Manager Appeals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll handle the preparation and arrangement of necessary paperwork and will process hearings for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Reviews. Your responsibilities include notifying parties, obtaining and handling reports, negotiating hearing details, and ensuring compliance with the MHA Code of Practice and procedures. Elysium provides continuous training and development opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals, emphasizing the significance of a healthy work-life balance and offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes 33 days of annual leave, career development programs, and various wellbeing support initiatives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare services, with a vast network across England and Wales, comprising over 80 services catering to Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates globally in 10 countries and employs more than 86,000 individuals. Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care through its unique approach and values the welfare of its employees, evidenced by their inclusive recruitment processes and dedication to the professional growth of their staff. The organisation offers ample opportunities for career advancement within its extensive network, facilitating personal and professional development in specialized healthcare fields.

Details

• Date posted: 18 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,715 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1518304937
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Wellington, TA21 9FF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join Wellesley Hospital in Wellington as a Mental Health Act Administrator and enjoy a career where you are valued and supported to be the best you can be.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for organising and coordinating First Tier Tribunals Section Renewal and Hospital Manager Appeal meetings for service users, this will see you prepare and arrange paperwork to support the meetings.

As a Mental Health Act Administrator, you will process hearings for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers Reviews, and will be responsible for notifying all parties, obtaining reports, negotiate hearing dates and venue, and providing and processing documentation in line with MHA Code of Practice an procedures.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As a Medical Health Act Administrator you will be:

• Attending Managers Review Hearings in the capacity of the MHA Administrator/Clerk and ensure the review satisfies the fundamental legal requirements of fairness reasonableness and lawfulness.
• Following up MHA action points included in the Care Quality Commission reports submitted following visits to clinical areas.
• Liaising with the consultants and nursing team to update service users information regarding renewal of sections and consent to treatments.
• Providing information to service users about their access to Independent Mental Heal Advocacy Services (IMHA).

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Confidence to liaise and give advice to a wide range of people from different profession
• Experience within a similar role
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation and current case law relating to the Act.

Where you will be working:

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £26,715
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure