Mental Capacity Team Lead

Job overview

We are recruiting a full time 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. This post is being advertised for External candidates.

Main duties of the job

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.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The ultimate aim of the post is to assist the Trust in its aim to improve and maintain compliance with the MCA and set up a robust system for LPS. 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.

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 childrens 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 Trusts compliance with the MCA.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (No Weekends or on-call)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Stacey Endacott and Natalie Wensley

rduh.mcaleads@nhs.net 07788756532 or 07990410930

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.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The ultimate aim of the post is to assist the Trust in its aim to improve and maintain compliance with the MCA and set up a robust system for LPS. 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.

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 childrens 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 Trusts compliance with the MCA.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (No Weekends or on-call)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Stacey Endacott and Natalie Wensley

rduh.mcaleads@nhs.net 07788756532 or 07990410930

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.