North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to enlist additional Associate Hospital Managers to its existing group.
An Associate Hospital Manager’s role is to act as an independent scrutineer in ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are followed and that patients are detained in hospital/community only as the Mental Health Act allows.
The role requires you to have a compassionate interest and show common humanity for people experiencing mental health problems, be committed to prepare in advance and attend for hearings and training where necessary, and be able to weigh up evidence and take a decisive view based on the information provided. You will be entitled to an annual honorarium and expenses.
The closing date for the roles is Friday 13 October 2023.
For a discussion about the role, or to request the job description and role specification, please contact:
Samantha Dawson, Legal Services Manager, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Email: samanthaj.dawson@combined.nhs.uk
Tel: 07815 655657
