Band 7 Safeguarding Adults Advisor (MCA/DoLS)
Band 7
Main area Safeguarding Team Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours 18.75 hours per week (Part time) Job ref 162-7888-CORP
Site Safeguarding Team Town Romford Salary £55,524 – £62,652 Per Annum inclusive/ part time pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/08/2026 23:59
PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Trust’s Safeguarding Team in a job share as the Safeguarding Advisor- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
Applications are invited from Registered Nurses with substantial experience of working in a healthcare environment at a senior level, with a good knowledge of the MCA & DoLS and a sound understanding of adult safeguarding processes.
The post holder will be working within a dynamic Safeguarding Team, taking a lead on the Trust’s compliance with the MCA, DoLS & Prevent duties and responsible for overseeing the administration of DoLS at BHRUT They will also be involved with more general safeguarding adult enquiries in liaison with other members of the Safeguarding Team.
We are looking for someone who has effective organisational skills and excellent writing and communication skills, confident with supporting staff from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. The post holder will be responsible for providing information, specialist advice and training on MCA and DoLS across this busy acute general Trust.
The role would ideally suit a nurse who is enthusiastic about promoting good practice around the MCA and DoLS and who will adopt a proactive approach to promoting the legal rights of patients that may lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Main duties of the job
- To act as the operational lead for the implementation of the processes and statutory systems in relation to MCA & DoLS and Prevent across the Trust.
- To lead on the implementation of LPS in collaboration with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults.
- To act as the professional advisor to Trust staff providing advice and guidance in relation to MCA & DoLS and Prevent.
- To ensure the Trust meets the legislative requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and Prevent Duty.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries – live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Adult Nurse
- MSc in related subject or willingness to undertake one
Experience/ Knowledge
- Evidence of knowledge relative to the legislative requirements of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Prevent Duty, including proposed changes in relation to Liberty Protection Safeguards
- Substantial experience of working in a mental health setting and acute hospital environment, with responsibility for decision making.
Skills/ Abilities
- Ability to develop and provide education and training to multi- disciplinary staff
Before you apply
Using AIWe recognise that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their job applications and welcome the responsible use of these technologies.AI can be a useful tool to help organise your thoughts, improve the structure of your application and support your preparation. However, your application should remain an authentic and accurate reflection of your skills, experience, and knowledge.We encourage you to review the person specification carefully and provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Any information submitted as part of your application must be accurate, truthful, and based on your experience.Throughout our recruitment process, we value honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We want to understand what you can bring to BHRUT, so please ensure that your application reflects your own capabilities and achievements.AI should not be used to misrepresent your skills, qualifications, and experience.
Flexible workingWe welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.
Pre-employment checksPlease provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.
Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.
Recruitment processWe may close vacancies before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. All communication regarding your application will be sent by email, so please check your inbox and junk folder regularly.
InclusionBHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.
SafeguardingBHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust’s safeguarding policies.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part-time opportunities.
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