United Kingdom onlyOur Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.
Priory is looking to recruita Head of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Operations to join the Central Quality team. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week.
Location of the role:
Priory is looking to recruita Head of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Operations to join the Central Quality team. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week.
Location of the role:
Remote working with a requirement to travel to sites and corporate offices as necessary
What you'll be doing
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is compliant with its obligations under the relevant Mental Health or Mental Capacity legislation across all 4 UK nations. They will be responsible for ensuring that robust and effective process and systems are embedded within operational practice which are monitored for efficacy and compliance with expected legal standards.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will:
The ideal candidate will:
- Will be educated to degree level or equivalent
- Work within a Health or Social Care Provider in a senior role related to MHA or MCA/DoLS
- Provided expert advice and support to a large national organisation
- Created and presented reports to executive level committees
- Lead on organisational change programmes
- Delivered specialist training
This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Car allowance payment per month
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
- Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
- ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
- Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
- Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
- Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
- Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
- Gym Flex (qualifying period)
- Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
- Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications
- Parental Leave Gift
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
