Job summary
- Main area
- Safeguarding
- Grade
- Band 6 (annex 21)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-PST023-0724
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TBA
- Town
- TBA
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum pro rata (Annex 21 can apply)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Best Interest Assessor (Annex 21a)
Band 6 (annex 21)
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to be part of a developing team. We are looking for a BIA who can confidently support the MCA/DoLS Senior Practitioner in the delivery of the MCA Improvement Plan and service development around the application of MCA and DoLS within PTHB.
This will include developing and delivering training and resources around MCA and DoLS, using a variety of mediums and creative approaches. The role will also include undertaking best interest assessments for DoLS on behalf of the Health Board and supporting the development of pathways for DoLS within the Managing Authority and Supervisory Body
This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 75% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the first 12 months or until band 6 competencies have been completed.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the role of Best Interest Assessor and complete best interests and all supporting assessments within statutory timescales.
Communicate with the relevant person, their family or other relevant interested persons to assist with the completion of the Best Interest Assessment.
Manage challenging and sensitive issues with clarity and professionalism and escalate unresolved concerns to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act Coordinator and Senior Nurse Safeguarding. This includes communicating with the relevant person, their family or other relevant interested persons who may wish to raise a complaint, challenge a decision or process.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
english
Essential criteria
- A professional qualification in Nursing or Social Work or Occupational Therapy or Psychology Degree level experience or equivalent in a Health/ Social Care discipline Evidence of further professional and or management development undertaken within the last 12 months Hold a Best Interest Assessor qualification from an accredited academic institution or be willing to work towards it once in post
- Sound knowledge of the following legislation: Mental Capacity Act and associated code of practice, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and associated code of practice, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014
- Have significant post qualification experience Computer literate Sound knowledge of Safeguarding People at risk
- High level of effective written and communication skills Work as an autonomous practitioner and manage caseload effectively Demonstrate effective listening skills Ability to negotiate, challenge and manage conflict Ability to exercise individual judgment and consult where appropriate Innovative and ability to problem solve - open to challenge and to review decisions in response to new evidence Time management and prioritisation skills Assertiveness in appropriate situations
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Ability to travel within geographical area
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the interface with the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Act An Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act 2005 interface
- Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds Experience of working with people in complex situations
- Experience of working within a multi-agency/ disciplinary environment
- Ability to speak Welsh Ability to be flexible, creative and use own initiative Assessment skills including not being risk adverse
English
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of MCA/DoLS/SSWB Act 2014 legislation
- Knowledge of safeguarding people at risk
- Communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of working within a multi agency disciplinary environment
- An understanding of the Human Rights Act 1998 and MCA Act
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential criteria
- igh level of effective written and communication skills Work as an autonomous practitioner and manage caseload effectively Demonstrate effective listening skills Ability to negotiate, challenge and manage conflict Ability to exercise individual judgment and consult where appropriate Innovative and ability to problem solve - open to challenge and to review decisions in response to new evidence Time management and prioritisation skills practitioner and manage caseload effectively Demonstrate effective listening skills Ability to negotiate, challenge and manage conflict Ability to exercise individual judgment and consult where appropriate Innovative and ability to problem solve - open to challenge and to review decisions in response to new evidence Time management and prioritisation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Lewis
- Job title
- MCA/DoLS Senior Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 442554
- Additional information
If you need further information or have a general enquiry, please contact Michelle Lewis - MCA/DoLS Senior Practitioner at [email protected]
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