Senior Mental Capacity Act Practitioner
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-0614 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate and motivated individual to join the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Team. We are recruiting for a Fixed Term Band 6 Senior Practitioner and we have up to 29.5 hours per week available with lots of options available for flexible working. We are happy to support those wanting to undertake a secondment within the team to learn some specialist skills. As a team we cover office hours Monday Friday and this role would not include weekend working or shift working. We are inviting applications from Allied Health Professionals, Nurses or those with a Social Work qualification. We are looking for experienced Clinicians who are keen to further their specialist skills in the Mental Capacity Act and who are looking for the opportunity to be part of a newly formed evolving team who are dynamically working to ensure we provide the best care and support for the most vulnerable patients we care for. On the job training and development will be provided. ** As this is a new role and it may be something very different to what you have done previously we encourage you to ring or email to find out more about the opportunity and talk through what the role entails. ** Please note that the job description is subject to band matching, if there are any changes to the job description as part of this process we will inform you of this. Working Pattern: 29.5 hours per week, flexible options available Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Stacey Endacott, Professional Leads for MCA, on stacey.endacott1@nhs.net or 07990410930 or Natalie Wensley, Professional Leads for MCA, on Natalie.wensley1@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. 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.