Job summary
To work as a member of the Integrated Safeguarding Team within the Trust, The focus on the work will be to provide Specialist advisory, supportive and educative services to colleagues across the Trust with a focus upon MCA / DOLs and Safeguarding Adults.
The post holder will contribute to the wider Safeguarding Adult's work and facilitate multi-professional interagency working and training in respect of MCA / DOLS and Safeguarding .
The post holder will work with the Professional Lead for Safeguarding Adults and wider safeguarding team to ensure that there are robust internal policies and guidance and will act as a focal point for the dissemination of information in relation to policy, procedures and training. They will assist the professional lead for MCA / DOLS to develop professional standards and promote best practice and will provide accessible, accurate and relevant information and support to staff within the Trust regarding embedding MCA / DOLS and wider safeguarding activities.
They will act as a point of contact in order to provide advice and specialist knowledge to organisations and practitioners across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Trust footprint.
Main duties of the job
Refer to full job description for further details on duties, but included are:
- To provide specialist advice and support on MCA / DOLS and wider Safeguarding Adults matters for all staff across the Trust.
- To develop, maintain and evaluate a training programme relating to MCA / DOLS.
- To co-work on complex situations with colleagues to develop competence and confidence in the management of MCA / DOLS and best interest decision making.
- To access legal advice when appropriate and with support from Professional lead MCA/DOLs.
- undertake regular audit of practice.
- To quality assure all DOLS applications and provide advice on MCA within the Trust and maintain current databases
- Participate in committees, forums and meetings as identified by the Professional lead for MCA / DOLS
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/Social work or HCPC registration
- Degree or equivalent study related to this position
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues relevant to this position
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship course or experience gained supporting colleagues
- Supervision Qualification / course
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration relevant to this post
- best interest assessor or experience in supporting colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent experience in other registered professions (social work / HCPC)
- Experience of multi-professional and multi-agency working
- Knowledge of local and national policy relevant to this role
- Wider knowledge of Safeguarding or willingness to develop new skills
- Experience of teaching or willingness to develop new skills
Desirable
- Research and development activity
- Audit experience
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including written and oral presentation
- Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to use own initiative.
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously.
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to analyse complex facts or situations and take appropriate actions
Desirable
- Experience of leading service development and reviews together with managing operational role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC/Social work or HCPC registration
- Degree or equivalent study related to this position
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues relevant to this position
Desirable
- Teaching / mentorship course or experience gained supporting colleagues
- Supervision Qualification / course
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration relevant to this post
- best interest assessor or experience in supporting colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent experience in other registered professions (social work / HCPC)
- Experience of multi-professional and multi-agency working
- Knowledge of local and national policy relevant to this role
- Wider knowledge of Safeguarding or willingness to develop new skills
- Experience of teaching or willingness to develop new skills
Desirable
- Research and development activity
- Audit experience
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including written and oral presentation
- Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to use own initiative.
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously.
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to analyse complex facts or situations and take appropriate actions
Desirable
- Experience of leading service development and reviews together with managing operational role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
