Safeguarding Advisor, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a job‑share role with the Safeguarding Adults Team. This autonomous nurse will lead the operational coordination and delivery of MCA, DoLS and Prevent agendas, and will play a key role in the transition to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) when the new framework comes into force.
Responsibilities
* Operationally coordinate and deliver MCA, DoLS and Prevent agendas.
* Lead the Trust’s compliance with MCA, DoLS & Prevent duties.
* Provide clinical guidance to Trust staff on safeguarding matters.
* Support the transition from DoLS to LPS when legislation comes into force.
* Contribute to Safeguarding Team functions in partnership with the Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults.
* Act as a role model and clinical expert within safeguarding, supporting staff in the management of patients lacking capacity to consent to treatment.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, ideally a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
* Substantial experience working in a mental health setting and hospital environment at a senior level.
* In‑depth knowledge of MCA and DoLS.
* Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds.
Contact
Roisin Gavin, Named Nurse Safeguarding Adults – 01708 435000 Ext 5719
Application deadline: Sunday 26 Apr 2026
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