Mental Health Act Administrator Assistant in Dundee

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the General Adult Psychiatry Administration Team within Carseview Centre Dundee

We are looking for a Mental Health Act Administration Assistant to provide a comprehensive effective and efficient administration support Tayside wide in the administration of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act. Applicants will have the ability to work within laid down procedures and can accurately process and transfer information.  An understanding of the Mental Health Legislation would be beneficial but onsite training will be given.

Being an open, honest, approachable and responsible individual with an attitude to support, have excellent team working and growth of strong interpersonal relationships across the teams will be critical values and qualities to developing high performance to ensure the delivery of the best care experience possible.

​​​​​​​NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honest and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical networks.  We are committed to regular in-service training and personal and professional development.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.  

Informal enquiries to: Mrs Liz Chimiak MH&LD Administration Manager 01382 660111

Ext 58313 or Miss Mhairi McRae Mental Health Act Administrator 01382 660111 Ext 52855

Hours of work are:  37.5 hours per week

NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.