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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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3
Posted:
28.03.2025
Expiry Date:
12.05.2025
Job Description:
Role Summary
We are recruiting a Band 7 Mental Capacity Act Team Lead (MCA) across Royal Devon. The successful applicant will act as the permanent designated Trust-wide Lead for the Mental Capacity Act 5 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 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 can meet the increased demands of LPS and the wider challenges that the MCA is designed to meet.
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. You will work 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, while also providing 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. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for 6 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
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 the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over [insert number], making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than [insert number] people across more than 2,000 square miles, while some of our specialist services extend 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 various 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with [insert number] days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to [insert number] days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
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. It may also 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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
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