Band 7 Safeguarding Adults Advisor (MCA/DoLS)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced 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 with substantial experience of working in a healthcare environment at a senior level, with a good knowledge of the MCA & DoLS and a sound understanding of adult safeguarding processes.

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 and responsible for overseeing the administration of DoLS at BHRUT They will also be involved with more general safeguarding adult enquiries in liaison with other members of the Safeguarding Team.

We are looking for someone who has effective organisational skills and excellent writing and communication skills, confident with supporting staff from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. The post holder will be responsible for providing information, specialist advice and training on MCA and DoLS across this busy acute general Trust.

The role would ideally suit a nurse who is enthusiastic about promoting good practice around the MCA and DoLS and who will adopt a proactive approach to promoting the legal rights of patients that may lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Main duties of the job

• To act as the operational lead for the implementation of the processes and statutory systems in relation to MCA & DoLS and Prevent across the Trust.
• To lead on the implementation of LPS in collaboration with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults.
• To act as the professional advisor to Trust staff providing advice and guidance in relation to MCA & DoLS and Prevent.
• To ensure the Trust meets the legislative requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and Prevent Duty.

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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.