Senior MCA Practitioner inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED
FRI 22 NOV 2024
Responsibilities include delivering training to staff, supporting vulnerable patients with complex needs, and collaborating with various clinical teams to ensure individualized care. The role offers a supportive environment for personal and professional development, with opportunities for on-the-job training and creative problem-solving. In addition to a competitive salary, the position provides a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, access to occupational health services, and various staff discounts. The trust values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and motivated individual to join the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Team.
We are recruiting for a Permanent Band 6 Senior Mental Capacity Act Practitioner available for flexible working. As a team we cover office hours Monday to Friday and this role would not include weekend working or shift working.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
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More detail about the role
We are inviting applications from Allied Health Professionals, Nurses or those with a Social Work qualification. We are looking for experienced Clinicians who are keen to further their specialist skills in the Mental Capacity Act and who are looking for the opportunity to be part of a newly formed evolving team who are dynamically working to ensure we provide the best care and support for the most vulnerable patients we care for. On the job training and development will be provided.
The focus of the role will be to support the trust to demonstrate improving compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). You will be required to develop, deliver and support all staff throughout the trust at all levels to build their confidence and competence with using and implementing the MCA. This role will help to ensure patients with complex vulnerabilities due to capacity issues are protected from harm, received the correct support and have appropriate adjustments made to ensure their journey is individualised safe and therapeutic. You will be a source of advice in relation to MCA matters, Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) and act as a point of contact when the Trust is involved in any Court of Protection cases. You will be working with the Acute Hospital and Community Hospitals including Childrens Services in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be working closely with Clinicians and Managers at all levels providing remote and face to face training and devising other resources to ensure that the Trust is supported to meet the challenges of the MCA and its applications; in a variety of clinical and complex situations. You will experience a high level of support from your team and be encouraged to be innovative and creative in your approach.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, flexible options available.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Natalie Wensley, Professional Lead for MCA on /
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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