Mental Capacity Act Team Lead (MCA)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Band 7 Mental Capacity Act Team Lead to improve and maintain compliance with the Mental Capacity Act. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of the MCA, and will work closely with clinical staff, providing training and resources. This internal vacancy is aimed at current Royal Devon employees, fostering inclusivity and diversity in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience in providing training and support to staff.
• Ability to analyze compliance with the Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on MCA matters and act as point of contact for Court of Protection cases.
• Develop and deliver training for MCA/LPS practitioners.
• Ensure the Trust meets compliance with the Mental Capacity Act.

Skills

Mental Capacity Act Knowledge

Training Delivery

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Allied Health Professional, Nurse or Social Work Background

Job description

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

We are recruiting a Band 7 Mental Capacity Act Team Lead (MCA) across Royal Devon. We are recruiting to this exciting and challenging role in which the successful applicant will act as the permanent designated Trust-wide Lead for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Royal Devon. We are inviting applications from Allied Health Professionals, Nurses or those with a social work background.

The ultimate aim of the post is to assist the Trust in its aim to improve and maintain compliance with the MCA. It is essential that you have an extensive knowledge and experience of using the Mental Capacity Act. 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 able to meet the increased demands of LPS and the wider challenges that the MCA is designed to meet.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

You will be a source of advice in relation to MCA matters and act as a point of contact when the Trust is involved in any Court of Protection cases. There will be working with the acute hospital, community hospitals and children’s services in the Trust. You will be required to develop, deliver and support the MCA/LPS practitioners and provide training for staff at all levels. You will be required to provide credible analysis of the Trust’s compliance with the MCA.

Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday and one other preferred day. Office hours.

Interview date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Stacey Endacott 07990410930 [e-mail] Natalie Wensley 07788756532 [e-mail]

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

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.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.