Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an MCA/DoLS Advisor within South
Tyneside and Sunderland Trust Safeguarding services.
The post-holder will be a key member of the MCA/ DoLS team within
the wider Safeguarding Services and have a working knowledge of safeguarding
practice with adults and children. The base will be in Sunderland Royal
hospital with a requirement to cover all Trust sites and a Monday to Friday
working.
The
Mental Capacity Act 2008 was a landmark piece of legislation aimed at
protecting the human rights of some of the most vulnerable members of our
society by supporting them to make their own decisions or where they lack the
capacity to make those decisions, provide a framework for making decisions in
their best interests. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards were created in
recognition that some of our patients may lack the mental capacity to consent
to the accommodation and care arrangements put in place to ensure they receive
the care and treatment they need.
If
you have a passion for protecting the human rights of patients and would be
interested in working as a key part of our team to ensure the Trust meets its
legal requirements and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberties (DoLS) is
embedded in practice, then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Maintain
and update the daily launchpad and support ward staff in the successful
completion of MCA and DoLS Form, offering visibility and training on the wards
and department.
Offering
practical advice & guidance to all trust staff on MCA DoLS & safeguarding
adults matters.
Design,
deliver and evaluate bespoke MCA DoLS training materials to a range of
healthcare professionals and monitor compliance with statutory and mandatory
training packages.
Assist
in the drafting & MCA DoLS policy and practice guideline.
To
work in partnership with local authority partners around the DoLS processes & compliance.
Work
as part of the MCA DoLS team and contribute to meetings, service development
opportunities and link in with colleagues from the safeguarding service.
Direct
participate in the design of focused audits and report on key finds, including
action plans to address any lessons learned.
Assist
in disseminating key lessons learned from PSIRF/SAR/DHR/DARDR and other patient
reviews to learn lessons and develop plans to share good practice and resolve
concerns.
Assist
in the response to complaints where MCA and DoLS issues arise.
To
participate in service wide meetings to address performance monitoring and
operational issues.
Represent
STSFT at local, regional and national MCA related events as required.
Receive
and provide supervision around MCA DoLS related learning and reflection.
Keep up to date with developments in case law
and share relevant learning.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role
Work closely with the senior MCA/DoLS advisor under the supervision of the Lead
for MCA/DOLS, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality
MCA/DOLS service providing professional advice, support and education to the
multi-professional team.
Displaying enthusiasm for the subject and developing their specialist knowledge to
offer advice to colleagues to support the requirements for Mental Capacity
assessments, Best Interest decision making processes, DoLS applications and
potentially Court of Protection cases with support from legal services.
This role will convey and present highly complex and sensitive information written
and verbal, formally and informally as appropriate. Ensuring that applicable
information is maintained and kept in an appropriate place.
Working in conjunction with the lead and senior advisor for MCA/DoLS ensuring
standards are monitored and the golden thread of MCA is being consistently
applied, through observation in practice.
To record, monitor, update, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of the MCA/DoLS
training strategy, ensuring all staff has access to the level of education and training
required.
Contribute to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring they are embedded into practice.
Work in collaboration with the trust safeguarding team to ensure communication in
place on cases whereby MCA and safeguarding interlink.
Support the MCA Lead and the wider safeguarding team to undertake quality audits
relating to all issues pertaining to the MCA and DoLS, including of adherence to
MCA and DoLS.
Support the MCA lead and senior advisor with the development and delivery of any
actions identified through audit and evaluation procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full duties of the role
Work closely with the senior MCA/DoLS advisor under the supervision of the Lead
for MCA/DOLS, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality
MCA/DOLS service providing professional advice, support and education to the
multi-professional team.
Displaying enthusiasm for the subject and developing their specialist knowledge to
offer advice to colleagues to support the requirements for Mental Capacity
assessments, Best Interest decision making processes, DoLS applications and
potentially Court of Protection cases with support from legal services.
This role will convey and present highly complex and sensitive information written
and verbal, formally and informally as appropriate. Ensuring that applicable
information is maintained and kept in an appropriate place.
Working in conjunction with the lead and senior advisor for MCA/DoLS ensuring
standards are monitored and the golden thread of MCA is being consistently
applied, through observation in practice.
To record, monitor, update, deliver and evaluate the effectiveness of the MCA/DoLS
training strategy, ensuring all staff has access to the level of education and training
required.
Contribute to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
policies, guidelines and procedures ensuring they are embedded into practice.
Work in collaboration with the trust safeguarding team to ensure communication in
place on cases whereby MCA and safeguarding interlink.
Support the MCA Lead and the wider safeguarding team to undertake quality audits
relating to all issues pertaining to the MCA and DoLS, including of adherence to
MCA and DoLS.
Support the MCA lead and senior advisor with the development and delivery of any
actions identified through audit and evaluation procedures.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the wider NHS and local agenda.
- Understanding of local and national Mental Capacity 2005, Deprivation of Liberty 2009, Safeguarding Children 1989 (2004), Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Act 2014 legislative agenda.
- Understanding of clinical supervision.
- Have expert theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and or sexual violence and their children.
- Have a robust understanding of child protection issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Excellent presentation skills practical experience and evidence of delivering training.
- Effective communication both written and verbal.
- Evidence of MDT working.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
- Able to use problem solving skills.
- Time management skills able to prioritise of self and others.
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Supervision skills.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and practice in Mental Capacity / Deprivation of Liberty and safeguarding adults and young people.
- Post registration experience including experience in leadership.
- Up to date high level of knowledge in all aspects of MCA/ DoLS, safeguarding children and adults, including legislation, research, current trends, development and major issues.
- Relevant post registration experience including participation in MCA / DoLS, adult and/or children safeguarding procedures.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of change management.
- Experience in quality assurance through audit and SMART action planning.
- Experience in delivering training.
- Experience of Think family and working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working within a MCA / DoLS /safeguarding role or transferable experience within the acute / community setting.
- Have knowledge of working with domestic abuse and the impact of domestic abuse and or sexual violence on victims and their children
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver with access to a car
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentor certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in MCA/DoLS and a basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Degree in health or social care related subject or working towards
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification/course
- Safeguarding supervision course or evidence of experience in supervision and models of supervision.
- BIA assessor qualification
- Active professional registration with NMC, HCPC or College of Social Work.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the wider NHS and local agenda.
- Understanding of local and national Mental Capacity 2005, Deprivation of Liberty 2009, Safeguarding Children 1989 (2004), Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Act 2014 legislative agenda.
- Understanding of clinical supervision.
- Have expert theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and or sexual violence and their children.
- Have a robust understanding of child protection issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Excellent presentation skills practical experience and evidence of delivering training.
- Effective communication both written and verbal.
- Evidence of MDT working.
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
- Able to use problem solving skills.
- Time management skills able to prioritise of self and others.
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Supervision skills.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and practice in Mental Capacity / Deprivation of Liberty and safeguarding adults and young people.
- Post registration experience including experience in leadership.
- Up to date high level of knowledge in all aspects of MCA/ DoLS, safeguarding children and adults, including legislation, research, current trends, development and major issues.
- Relevant post registration experience including participation in MCA / DoLS, adult and/or children safeguarding procedures.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of change management.
- Experience in quality assurance through audit and SMART action planning.
- Experience in delivering training.
- Experience of Think family and working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working within a MCA / DoLS /safeguarding role or transferable experience within the acute / community setting.
- Have knowledge of working with domestic abuse and the impact of domestic abuse and or sexual violence on victims and their children
Physical Skills
Essential
- Car driver with access to a car
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentor certificate / Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in MCA/DoLS and a basic knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Degree in health or social care related subject or working towards
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification/course
- Safeguarding supervision course or evidence of experience in supervision and models of supervision.
- BIA assessor qualification
- Active professional registration with NMC, HCPC or College of Social Work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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