Band 7 Mental Capacity Act & DOLS Advisor
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Job overview
The post holder will share the post as part of the Safeguarding Adults Team primarily responsible for the operational co-ordination and delivery of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and Prevent agendas. The post holder will also be instrumental in supporting the transition from DoLS to the new legislative framework of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) when this comes into force.
In addition, the post holder will be expected to actively contribute to aspects of the Safeguarding Team function in conjunction with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults.
It is strongly encouraged that applicants familiarise themselves with the essential criteria in the JD and provide relevant evidence within their application.
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Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous nurse to join the Trust’s Safeguarding Team in a job share as the Safeguarding Advisor, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Applications are invited from Registered Nurses, ideally an RMN with substantial experience of working in a mental health setting and hospital environment at a senior level, with an in-depth knowledge of the MCA & DoLS.
The successful applicant will also be instrumental in planning and supporting the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards when they come into force.
The post holder will be working within a dynamic Safeguarding team, taking a lead on the Trust’s compliance with the MCA, DoLS & Prevent duties whilst providing clinical guidance to Trust staff.
We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. They will act as a role model and clinical expert within the speciality of safeguarding, supporting clinical staff in the management of patients that may lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.