Associate Hospital Manager

The Mental Health Act 1983 sets out procedures under which a detained patient may make an appeal against their detention heard by a panel (of three) of managers (a term enshrined in the Act). Written evidence is taken from appropriate doctors, nurses and social workers; oral evidence is taken from these professionals, from the patient and from others as appropriate. The Trust presents its case for continuing detention under the Section of the Act. The patient may have support of a legal representative and an Independent Mental Health Advocate or carer. The panel, having heard all the evidence, decides whether to support the detention or to discharge the patient from liability to be detained. Please see attached Job Description for further details.