Job summary
- Main area
- Best Interest Assessor
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: English
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR103-0725
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TBC
- Town
- TBC
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/07/2025
Employer heading
Best Interest Assessor
Band 6
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 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 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, undertake best interest assessments for DoLS on behalf of the Health Board and promote pathways for DoLS within the Managing Authority and Supervisory Body.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the role of Best Interest Assessor and complete best interests and all supporting assessments within statutory timescales. You will communicate with the relevant person, their family or other relevant interested persons to assist with the completion of the Best Interest Assessment or other relevant interested persons who may wish to raise a complaint, challenge a decision or process.
The post holder will manage challenging and sensitive issues with clarity and professionalism and escalate unresolved concerns to the MCA and DoLS Senior Practitioner.
The post holder will contribute to the development of safeguarding policies and ensure implementation in the clinical area. As part of the DOLs assessment the post holder would check compliance with specific clinical policies, for example, Locked Door Policy, Covert Medication Administration, and the use of Bedsides.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
English
Essential criteria
- Professional Registration
- Specialist professional knowledge to degree level or equivalent with clear understanding of DoLS & MCA
- Applied knowledge of MCA, DoLS and related Codes of Practice
- Demonstrate significant experience of arranging and undertaking assessments
Desirable criteria
- Accredited BIA qualification/willingess and ability to completed accredited BIA training
English
Essential criteria
- Clear knowledge and specialist knowledge of DoLS and MCA
- Evidence of multi agency working
- Advanced decision making abilities
- Formulate typed reports with well developed analytical and judgement skills to communicate complex information
Desirable criteria
- Teaching/training experience
- Welsh language skills
- Experience of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act interface
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 Senior Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07754452304
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