To take a lead role in MCA/DoLS within the Trust through staff support and training in line with the national and local MCA agenda's and adult safeguarding support in line with Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board.

To support and guide staff on the application of MCA and DoLS, adult protection cases and work in partnership with all agencies providing safeguarding to vulnerable adults. Promote personalised and safe care as part of a prevention strategy. Promote effective responses when harm is detected. Use learning to improve prevention and protection. Empower patients to be heard and support informed consent, supporting the implementation of the Mental Capacity and Equality Act and Deprivation of liberty across the Trust

Main duties of the job

To provide training and support to frontline health professionals in relation to Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and safeguarding adults, promoting good practice and ensure that staff are aware of their responsibilities in all settings.

To support and advise staff on issues related to Safeguarding Adults, with occasional attendance at strategy meetings and case conferences.

To participate in and lead working groups in order to achieve the Trust's Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards objectives.

Produce reports that evidence Trust performance against MCA, DoLS and safeguarding responsibilities.

Ensure that vulnerable adults and their relatives/carers are involved in decisions affecting their care and wellbeing and in service development. When relatives or carers are absent, ensure that advocacy is engaged in a timely manner.

Work with the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Adults & MCA Lead to devise, implement and update the Trust's Training Needs Analysis and Training Plan.

Participate in clinical supervision with practitioners involved in MCA & Safeguarding practice.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and impact of health inequalities within the Trust

See attached Job Description for more details.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RN (Adult, MH or LD) or Midwife or Allied Health professional (HCPC) or RN (Child) with specific MCA / adult safeguarding focused experience
• Degree related to professional role

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Best Interest Assessor with minimum 1-year experience or willingness to undertake training

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• 3 years post qualification experience with 2 years experience working in safeguarding at Band 6 or above.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019, Care Act 2014 and their application within an Acute setting
• Experience of designing and delivering MCA/safeguarding training
• Competent in assessing mental capacity and arranging and leading best interests meetings
• Demonstrate application of the 5 key principles of the MCA

Desirable

• Awareness of case law relevant to MCA.

Governance

Essential

• Understanding of governance/risk and reporting systems and processes in organisational and multi-agency context.

Desirable

• Experience of audit, benchmarking and/or research.

Personal/Professional Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to give clear advice and guidance to staff.
• Ability to present information effectively in a format which is easily understood by a wide range of staff.
• Ability to analyse and process complex information and conflicting priorities/opinions
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
• Ability to promote equality, diversity, inclusion and impact of health inequalities

Desirable

• Evidence of developing and maintaining links with external agencies such as community health and education teams

Other Requirements

Essential

• Advanced IT skills
• Ability to travel between sites during the day

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother

Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4AN

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