Mental Capacity Act Professional Lead
3 weeks ago
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing guidance and information on the Mental Capacity Act and its application in Wakefield Adult Social Care
* Liaising with care homes to advise on the appropriateness of DoLS referrals and submission of DoLS forms
* Triage and categorization of DoLS referrals, as well as quality assurance of the work of BIAs and DoLS approved Doctors
* Supporting staff around mental health or MHA issues, and assisting with managing the AMHP rota
* Designing and delivering or co-delivering training to care homes and LA staff
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified and practicing BIA, with AMHP qualification or mental health experience being desirable. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with mental capacity issues and have a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.
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Mental Capacity Act Lead
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Mental Capacity Act Lead
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Clinical Lead Nurse Continuing Health Care
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner
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