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Best Interest Assessor

1 month ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Devon Partnership Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary If you have a passion for supporting individual with Learning Disabilities and there support networks and have an interest in ensuring the corrct frameworks are in place when supporting in community settings, The Specialist Health Community Leaning Disability Team are looking to appoint a Best Interest Assessor in order the lead and support the applications to the Court of Protection under the Deprivations of Liberty frame work.
Main duties of the job To coordinate DPT LD contribution to the Deprivation of Liberty Service Act as a focal point for DPT LD, BIA/D)Lss and other mental capacity issues Provide high quality Deprivation of Liberty Assessment and advice service based on the Mental Capacity Act legislation and DPTs policies and objectives.
Raise awareness on MCA and DOLS issues in DPT LD services Carry out DOL Assessments within the appropriate timescales across a range of service users in various locations (mainly hospitals and care homes) and to complete all appropriate recording of these assessments.
About us About Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally.
We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing.
We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values.
These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.
We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible.
We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities Job PurposeThe Post holder will be part of the learning disability service contributing to the effective provision of Deprivation of Liberty assessments and issues that arise from that including referral to the Court of Protection To coordinate DPT LD contribution to the Deprivation of Liberty Service Act as a focal point for DPT LD, BIA/D)Lss and other mental capacity issues Provide high quality Deprivation of Liberty Assessment and advice service based on the Mental Capacity Act legislation and DPTs policies and objectives.
Raise awareness on MCA and DOLS issues in DPT LD services Carry out DOL Assessments within the appropriate timescales across a range of service users in various locations (mainly hospitals and care homes) and to complete all appropriate recording of these assessments.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunication and Working Relationship SkillsContribute to the teams engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, service users, their carers and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
Impart complex and sensitive information to:Patients and families/carers re assessment, care planning, treatment and reviewagencies also involved in the provision of care eg: voluntary and private sector, police, social services, housing, employment etcService user/carer groupsLiaise with a wide range of other professionals and agencies.Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service including the handling of enquires.
Present information some of which may be contentious to patients and their families/carers.
Have an awareness of barriers to communication and work to overcome these, drawing on professional expertise and persuasive negotiation skillsAnalytical and Judgemental SkillsAbility to weigh and balance complex options where there are rage of facts and options often in Highly complex situations with clients families and carers.Provision of patient assessmentPlanning and Organisational SkillsAttend management and professional meetings as directed by their line manager and professional leads within learning disability services.
Receive referrals from a range of learning disability services Responsible for planning and co-ordinating own day to day work load in collaboration with the needs of the service users and the wider needs of the service.
Plan and organise case conferences liaising with other agencies as required to meet the needs of their clients Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner particularly where dependent on other external agencies.Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and TherapyManage DLS assessments.
Responsible for reviewing care plans including recommendation of action required Ensuring active involvement of service users and their carers/families.
Triage referrals by assessing and advising on eligibility criteria.
Provide specialist advice to referrers/other multi-disciplinary staff in relation to the DOLS and the mental capacity act in the care of the client.
Participate in safeguarding adult and children to level 3Responsibility for Policy and Service Development ImplementationParticipate in programmes of audit and research within the team and implement the findings.
Contribute to professional clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided.
Participate in the development of good practice regarding Mental Capacty Act requirementsResponsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other ResourcesResponsible for care of own equipmentResponsibility for Human Resources, Supervision, Training, HR Advice and ManagementSupervise junior qualified staff in the process of triage and assessment.
Provide Mental Capacity Act specific supervision for a number of qualified staff.
Mentor students allocated to the team.Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative DutiesMaintain up to date records in a timely and accurate manner Responsible for care of own equipmentProfessional DutiesPractice in a way that actively minimises dependency and promotes recovery.
Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working to the principles of the functions policy implementation guidelines and practice in line with the standards and values set out in them.
Work co-operatively with others including accepting staff recent assessment of the client, in order to minimise the disruption to the client.
Ensure a duty of care to patients and clients, who are entitled to receive safe and competent care.
The Service User wishes, feelings, values and beliefs should be taken into consideration as well as the views of the people close to them.
Take personal accountability for your own practice.
This means that you are answerable for your actions and omissions, regardless of advice or directions form another professional.
Ensure that you remain professionally competent by participating in your own and others clinical supervision.Any Other Specific Tasks RequiredEnsure that statutory training associated with the post is undertaken.
Participate in own clinical supervision and PDR.
Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
Ability to work flexibly.
Able to produce well written reports.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
Qualifications Essential A professional mental health or learning disability qualification eg RMN, CQSW/ASW, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROT, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, or CPN Degree BIA qualification Desirable Training in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people Experience Essential Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of learning disability needs.
Working within a community learning disability setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
Providing supervision.
Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Participation in user involvement in services.