Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 5 months (Fixed term/secondment to 31.03.25)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (hours can be negotiated)
- Job ref
- 070-NMR151-0924-A
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ynys y Plant
- Town
- Newtown
- Salary
- £44,398 - £50,807 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MCA DoLS Supervisory Body Practitioner
Band 7
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 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Person specification
Professional Qualification
Essential criteria
- professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychology
- work as an autonomous practitioner, negotiate challenge, innovative and ability to problem solve and demonstrate competency in MCA
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity interface, Human Rights Act and Court of Protection
- Experience of undertaking DoLS Supervision Body functions
Experience
Essential criteria
- significant post qualification experience
- experience of understanding and managing budgets
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within areas of professional challenge
- Ability to speak Welsh
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
- 07754452304
- Additional information
Rachel Lewis - Safeguarding Business Support Manager
01874 442554
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