Best Interest Assessor

2 weeks ago

Newtown, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

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

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.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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