MCA DoLS Supervisory Body Practitioner
at Powys Teaching Health Board
Newtown SY16 1LH, , United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 23 Dec, 2024 | GBP 50807 Annual | 27 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 5 MONTHS UNTIL DUE TO FUNDING.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and passionate MCA DoLS Supervisory Body Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Team in Powys Teaching Health Board.
The MCA DoLs Supervisory Body Practitioner is an integral part of the Safeguarding Team and will work alongside other members of the Team to support the Assistant Director of Nursing for Safeguarding, in achieving best practice and enable The Health Board to fulfil its legal requirements as a Supervisory Body under MCA DoLS.
This position requires the post holder to have a sound knowledge of working under MCA and MCA DoLS and be willing to undertake the responsibilities of a BIA if required. The applicant will have substantial experience of conducting assessments within the framework of the MCA and MCA DoLS. Provide expert professional advice, education and training for PTHB.
Provide day to day co-ordination as PTHB Supervisory Body and authorised signatory.
Represent MCA DoLS and work in collaboration with Powys County Council Supervisory Body. Represent MCA DoLS internally at management meetings and externally at regional forums.
To be the key link with relevant Managing Authorities, clinic areas and commissioning; to pro-actively collaborate and promote best practice in the application of MCA in care and support planning and considerations of deprivation of liberty in different settings in liaison with the MCA/DoLS Senior Practitioner and the Safeguarding Hub. Act as a specialist resource and offer expert knowledge on the application and compliance of MCA DoLS, including recent case law and national and local policies.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Provide oversight and compliance of the discharge of PTHB’s statutory responsibility under MCA DoLS. The post holder will continue to review and improve the MCA DoLS process including the prioritisation of allocations and authorisations and ensure robust decision making.
Provide supervision and support in the line management of the MCA DoLS Support Administration and PTHB’s dedicated BIAs, develop BIA workforce. To offer peer support for internal BIA and undertake the role of authorised signatory.
Quality assures assessments received as part of MCA DoLS process prior to the issuing of outcomes.
The authoriser may need to attend any Court of Protection hearings following a section 21a challenge. Represent MCA DoLS and work in collaboration with Powys County Council Supervisory Body and other Supervisory Bodies/Health Boards, stakeholders including Managing Authorities, DoLS IMCA RPR providers, and external agencies/assessors
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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Newtown SY16 1LH, United Kingdom