MHA Coordinator – South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is recruiting two Mental Health Act (MHA) Coordinator posts at Maudsley Hospital in Southwark, London.
There is 1 full-time position at 37.5 hours per week and 1 part-time position at 30 hours per week. The roles are permanent and offer a Band 4 salary of £34,186 to £37,389 per year, inclusive of HCAS pro rata.
UK Skilled Worker sponsorship: Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications, according to the vacancy information.
Job Details
- Job Title: MHA Coordinator
- Employer: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Department: Central Mental Health Law Team
- Band: 4
- Salary: £34,186 – £37,389 per annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time
- Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Part-time Hours: 30 hours per week
- Positions Available: 2
- Location: Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, Southwark, London, SE5 8AZ
- Reference: 334-NCL-8244312-MU
- Date Posted: 21 September 2026
- Closing Date: 4 October 2026
About the Role
The Central Mental Health Law Team is looking for MHA Coordinators to support the effective administration of the Mental Health Act 1983 and help clinical teams maintain compliance with statutory requirements.
The successful candidates will provide specialist administrative support, work closely with clinical teams and help coordinate Mental Health Tribunal and Associate Hospital Managers hearing processes.
The role will also involve reviewing compliance information, identifying areas requiring improvement and helping frontline teams address potential Mental Health Act issues before errors occur.
Candidates should have experience in Mental Health Act administration, legal-related work or a strong administrative environment, together with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will:
- Provide administrative support to the Senior MHA Coordinator and MHA Team Leader.
- Provide additional support to the Associate Hospital Managers hearing team when required.
- Deliver Mental Health Act administration to individual wards through the Trust’s newly created MHA In-Reaching Model.
- Support the Senior MHA Coordinator with weekly monitoring of Mental Health Act actions and compliance.
- Review data to identify areas where improved MHA compliance and good-practice measures are required.
- Work with frontline clinical teams to identify and address potential Mental Health Act issues.
- Attend clinical reviews and relevant meetings when necessary.
- Arrange and coordinate Mental Health Tribunal and Associate Hospital Managers hearings and reviews.
- Support patients’ rights through effective liaison with relevant hearing and tribunal services.
- Maintain accurate and orderly records, including the MHA section of patient records and relevant registers and logs.
- Provide administrative support to the Mental Health Law and Tribunal teams.
- Deputise for the Senior MHA Coordinator when required.
- Organise and facilitate patient hearings.
- Liaise professionally with patients, carers, staff and external stakeholders regarding the operation of the Mental Health Act.
- Help maintain the standards and professional profile of the Mental Health Law Team.
- Support Care Quality Commission visits at short notice when required.
- Provide cover across Trust sites when necessary.
Requirements / Person Specification
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
Essential experience:
- Experience using IT software.
- Ability to use databases and spreadsheets.
- In-depth knowledge of office procedures.
- Experience working in a secretarial or administrative capacity.
Desirable experience:
- Experience in legal-related work.
- Experience working in a mental health treatment setting.
- Experience of the operation of the Mental Health Act.
Skills and Abilities
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan schedules and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively at different levels.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A flexible approach to work.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Strong prioritisation and workload-management skills.
- Ability to case manage and organise competing priorities.
Salary & Benefits
The position is offered at NHS Agenda for Change Band 4, with a salary of £34,186 to £37,389 per annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata.
The role is permanent and available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Working Pattern
Two positions are available:
- 1 x Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- 1 x Part-time: 30 hours per week
The successful candidate may also be required to provide cover across Trust sites.
Visa Sponsorship / Right to Work
The vacancy states that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Candidates who require sponsorship should review the latest UK Visas and Immigration requirements and ensure they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.
Applicants requiring a criminal record certificate may also be subject to the requirements outlined in the vacancy, including checks covering countries where they have lived for the required periods.
Application / Selection Process
Interested candidates should apply through the official NHS recruitment vacancy for the MHA Coordinator position.
When applying, make sure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, particularly your administrative experience, IT/database skills, organisational ability, communication skills and ability to manage competing workloads.
Experience in Mental Health Act administration, mental health settings or legal-related work should also be highlighted where applicable.
Closing date: 4 October 2026.
For job-related enquiries, applicants can contact:
MHA Team Leader: Jackie Hone
Email: Jackie.Hone@slam.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07736 458402
About South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of NHS mental health and substance misuse services.
The Trust employs around 5,000 staff and serves a local population of approximately 1.1 million people, with more than 230 services covering inpatient, outpatient and community care.
SLaM works closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) and King’s College London and is part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will therefore be required to check for relevant previous criminal convictions.
Employer
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
Southwark
London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer website: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/
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