Healthcare Law and Ethics Placement

Contact information

If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal conversation, please contact Marianne Hardy, by emailing: m.hardy6@nhs.net

About the role

We have a unique opportunity to shadow the Trust’s Specialist Advisor for Mental Capacity and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

You will gain valuable experience and learn about the interface between clinical practice and legislation, and where appropriate undertake your own activities, including legal research and the development of training materials.

This role is ideal if you’re interested in pursuing a similar career in the NHS or social care, or if you are a law student seeking practical experience of healthcare law, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and the Human Rights Act 1998\.

The current advisor has recently completed the Bar Practice Course and is in the process of applying for pupillage. Currently there are no permanent roles available, so this placement is offered with a view to potential future opportunities.

The opportunity

• This is a voluntary shadowing opportunity without pay


• To obtain the best learning experience you will be required to commit to a minimum of 15 days within a 3\-month period. The working pattern and exact duration will be discussed at interview


• You must be able to attend Pinderfields Hospital (Wakefield) and Dewsbury and District Hospital


• This role is based within a busy Safeguarding Team and there will be exposure to situations of abuse and/or neglect of adults and children, support will be available for the successful candidate.

For those who are interested, there may be opportunities to explore wider healthcare law and ethics including attendance at the Ethics Committee meeting (subject to agreement from the group), shadowing a mock inquest, and wider exposure to the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended). These are not essential but are available to the successful candidate should they wish to pursue.

*Please refer to the attached role profile to find out more about the duties of a Specialist Advisor*

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications

• Final year of an undergraduate law degree or has commenced a conversion law degree (e.g. the Graduate Diploma in Law)

Interests and experience

• Those with an interest in pursuing a career as a solicitor, barrister, or within an in\-house legal or Safeguarding Team


• Some knowledge or experience in healthcare is desirable this may be in a voluntary or personal capacity

Skills

• A mature attitude and the ability to maintain confidentiality

DBS

• You will be required to complete an enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement of the placement.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work\-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ\+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

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Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan


• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service


• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services


• Extensive benefits and support, including:


• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme


• Home electronics scheme


• Cycle to work scheme \- subject to eligibility criteria


• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme \- subject to eligibility criteria


• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport


• Flexible working options and family and carer\-friendly policies


• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ\+ and Race Equality


• Career progression, training and support

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