Mental Health Law Lead | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Preston, PR5 6AW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a senior leader to act up into the role of Health of Mental Health Law and to assist the Trust in the provision of the Mental Health Law function, supporting the Chief Medical Officer in fulfilling the Trust’s responsibilities in administering the Mental Health Act.

The post holder will work with the Deputy CMO for Medical Practice, AMD for Mental Health Law, Lead Non-Exec Director and the Integrated Governance Team in implementing recent amendments to Mental Health Law.

Duties will also include the development and provision of data, reporting and audit processes and development of quality measures in relation to use of the Mental Health Act.

The appointment will be on an interim basis for a period of twelve months to cover a period of adoption leave for the current post holder.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here:Keeping our workforce well

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

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