Specialist Mental Health Law Practitioner

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Specialist Mental Health Law Practitioner for Norfolk.Working alongside their counterpart in Suffolk, the postholder will be an expert in all aspect of mental health legislation.The post holder will work across NSFT sites in Norfolk, in order to provide hands on support to clinical staff and provide specialist advice to the Associate Hospital Managers.The successful applicants will play an important part in helping to ensure NSFT meets its statutory obligations and in delivering on the forthcoming changes to the MHA.Main duties of the jobYou will report to, and deputise for, the Deputy of Head of Mental Health Law for Norfolk and will support all the senior leadership in the Mental Health Law Team. You will focus on supporting the management of Mental Health Law Administration as it relates to clinical practice and assisting with strategic leadership in the Trust on mental health law matters.You will provide cover for their Suffolk counterpart . You will work closely together to ensure consistency across the trust and to work on joint projectsThe successful applicants will be dynamic and self-motivated, with a passion for safeguarding vulnerable individuals.Whilst training and professional support will be available, applicants require an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the MHA , MCA and DoLS with experience of working within a complex health or social care organisation.About usHere at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.DetailsDate posted18 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
gross per annum (pro rata)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number246-COR -AJob locationsTrust wideHellesdon HospitalNorwichNR6 5BEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!Some of the benefits you can expect:NHS pensiona comprehensive in house & external training programmescareer progressionstarting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)staff physio serviceNHS discounts and many more.Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!Some of the benefits you can expect:NHS pensiona comprehensive in house & external training programmescareer progressionstarting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)staff physio serviceNHS discounts and many more.Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobsPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFirst degree in Nursing or Health/Social Care related profession or equivalent experienceMasters level or equivalent relevant experience or PG Certificate Mental Health Law plus relevant experienceDesirableRecognised leadership/management qualificationMasters level or equivalent experience
Skills
EssentialCompetence and experience in clinical or other record systemsAnalytic skills including ability to analyse information from varied sources and draw conclusionsAbility to manage competing priorities and delivery to tight deadlines
Knowledge
EssentialDetailed knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant mental health lawTo have good knowledge and understanding of confidential information management including principles of safe information sharing
Other
EssentialAbility to travel to all Trust locations within Norfolk and SuffolkExcellent time management skillsAbility to take an organsation wide perspective
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialFirst degree in Nursing or Health/Social Care related profession or equivalent experienceMasters level or equivalent relevant experience or PG Certificate Mental Health Law plus relevant experienceDesirableRecognised leadership/management qualificationMasters level or equivalent experience
Skills
EssentialCompetence and experience in clinical or other record systemsAnalytic skills including ability to analyse information from varied sources and draw conclusionsAbility to manage competing priorities and delivery to tight deadlines
Knowledge
EssentialDetailed knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant mental health lawTo have good knowledge and understanding of confidential information management including principles of safe information sharing
Other
EssentialAbility to travel to all Trust locations within Norfolk and SuffolkExcellent time management skillsAbility to take an organsation wide perspectiveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustAddressTrust wideHellesdon HospitalNorwichNR6 5BEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustAddressTrust wideHellesdon HospitalNorwichNR6 5BEUnited KingdomEmployer's website