Mental Capacity Specialist Practitioner

Job summary

The purpose of the Mental Capacity Specialist Practitioner role is to raise awareness and provide increased support for staff to assist the UHB in achieving compliance with the Mental Capacity Act.

As part of the MCA Team the post holders will work to develop and embed systems and processes to support staff with capacity assessments, best interests meetings and other MCA requirements. They will develop, implement and monitor the impact of an MCA implementation strategy and any related policies and procedures and provide training to staff of all levels and disciplines.

The role will involve working across UHB sites in order to provide hands on support to clinical staff. The successful applicants will be dynamic and self motivated, with a passion for safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

This post is Fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Mental Capacity Specialist Practitioners to join the Mental Capacity Team within Safeguarding. The successful applicants will help to support the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) agenda across Cardiff and Vale UHB by providing staff with expert support, information, training and guidance on issues relating to the MCA. They will also assist in raising awareness and providing support and guidance as part of the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), which are due to replace the Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DoLS).

The role requires collaborative working and the development of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency relationships with partner agencies. Whilst training and professional support will be available, applicants require an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the MCA with experience of working within a complex health or social care organisation.

The successful applicants will play an important part in helping to shape the new role and ensuring that UHB meets its statutory obligations. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.