Job summary
- Main area
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Best Interest Assessor
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 8 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/03/2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-NMR191-0625
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- To be confirmed
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/07/2025
Employer heading
Best Interests Assessor
Band 6
Job overview
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/03/2026
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join NHS Long Term Care Team with it's responsibility as Supervisory Body as a Best Interest
Assessor.
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) by working with Hywel Dda Supervisory Body and Managing Authority to ensure that Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments are completed appropriately, to a high standard and within set timescales; that the relevant paperwork and reports have been completed; and that the legislative requirements are met.
Main duties of the job
They will also carry out assessments and reviews under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 (Amendment to Mental Capacity Act 2005) to establish if a person is being deprived of their liberty, in the person's best interests, necessary to prevent harm to themselves and also a proportionate response to the likelihood of the relevant person suffering harm and the seriousness of that harm.
On completion of the assessment and review the post holder will make recommendations and conditions, if applicable, for the authorisation to the Supervisory Body in order to promote the least restrictive practice and maximise peoples' independence and rights.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 23/07/2025
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
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Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
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Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
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47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
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Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a health / social care discipline
- Valid registration for one of the following professions: - Nursing (first level) - Occupational Therapy - Social worker - Chartered Psychologist
- Evidence of recent CPD / management development to postgraduate diploma level
- Accredited BIA qualification Knowledge of current MCA/ MHA policy issues
- Knowledge of Vulnerable Adult Policy
- Computer literate
- Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies and guidance regarding adults
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the supporting Code of Practice
- Demonstrate excellent specialist knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the supporting Code of Practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and the supporting Code of Practice
Desirable criteria
- Recent experience in a BIA role
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with multi agency working
- Relevant post-qualifying experience
- Demonstrate considerable experience of working with clients, their families and caring agencies
- Experience of influencing change in a health environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience and knowledge of caring for older people and other groups with multi pathology who have ongoing needs
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
- Steven Hughes
- Job title
- DoLS Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07854 233286
- Additional information
Tracy Devantier
Lucy Yorke
01267 239668
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