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Court or Protection Practioner

1 month ago


Preston, United Kingdom NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125) Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Court of Protection Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Team.

The post holder will uphold the values of the organisation and lead by example supporting a working culture across the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSCICB):

To lead on Court of Protection (COP) cases to ensure ICB compliance with The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Court of Protection (CoP) for a specified cohort of service users.

To support and advise colleagues in matters relating to the MCA and DOLS, to ensure current case law and legislation is being imbedded into clinical practice to promote best practice and compliance with the law.

This role sits in the ICB Lancashire & South Cumbria alongside the Safeguarding Team where health funding is in place, supporting patients in receipt of NHS funding including Continuing Healthcare (CHC), joint funding and complex care funding.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and setting best practice standards relating to the MCA, safeguarding and associated legislation.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for initiating and completing CoP applications and advising and supporting patients and their representatives throughout

Provide advice and support to commissioning colleagues in relation to the MCA, and CoP matters, this will include supporting in capacity assessments and best interest meetings.

To provide support with the current tracking system of CoP applications required across the ICB, triaging referrals utilising a prioritisation model.

To provide highly skilled communication to individuals from all care groups and ages with varying levels of communication needs (this includes face-to-face, written and telephone contacts)

To be skilled in effectively communicating complex sensitive information

To have the ability to deal with frequent difficult situations arising from the complex nature of CoP applications and applying least restrictive principles as per MCA (2005).

Providing some cover to the wider team in periods of unexpected colleague absence or service pressuresTo maintain professional confidentiality in all matters relating to patient care seeking advice where required when sharing patient information.

Maintain contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional responsibilities and Standards for Record Keeping

To maintain up to date knowledge regarding developments in legislation specifically The Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), safeguarding and associated case law.

About us

Responsible to proactively manage CoP applications and support colleagues with MCA matters.

To attend Court hearings where needed representing the ICB and follow through the Court process including the completion of statements and reports.

Support clinical staff in relation to complex MCA or CoP matters and preventively work on cases to reduce the need to apply to CoP, where appropriate

Clear understanding of the various CoP applications and ability to coordinate and manage a case from start to completion.

Provide and receive highly complex or sensitive information at times where there may be significant barriers to acceptance, for example when presenting an opposing position to Court to that of the patient or their representative.

To proactively manage Court applications cost effectively by determining when or if cases would need legal instruction, avoiding excessive legal fees and costs to the ICB.

To support the development and delivery of the service preparing for the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage CoPDoL applications and MCA matters with equity and consistency.

Ensure knowledge and practice is up to date with current case law and legislation changes to inform best practice and deliver up to date and relevant leadership and advice.

Respond to priority matters within short timescales whilst delivering the same quality and equitable service.

To maintain regular 1-1 meetings with line manager and participate in development programmes within ICB.

Ensure compliance with professional code of conduct/code of practice and maintain professional registration and training.

Instil a culture of customer-service and continuous improvement across the ICB ensuring all team members understand and deliver their role effectively.

To maintain the reputational standard of the ICB whilst representing them in legal matters, including attendance at Court hearings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level nurse registered with the NMC or registered Social Worker with Social Work England, Social Care Wales, Scottish Social Services Council or Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to de-escalate and manage challenging situations in a positive way Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills o Passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve Passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve services for patients and their representatives Able to work professionally when under pressure in a calm and efficient manner Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and changeed to working in a busy environment as an effective organiser and influencer Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions Excellent and adaptable communication skills The post requires routine and unplanned travel across the footprint of LSCICB and other areas

Essential

Essential

Evidence of continual professional development Post registration experience working in community settings.

Desirable

Experience of receiving and using highly complex, sensitive and contentious information. Confident skills in MCA, capacity assessments and best interest meeting

Essential

Essential

Experience and knowledge of MCA and DoLS, confident ability to be the decision maker in best interests (or to identify who the decision maker would be) Ability to identify changes in legislation and policy and apply that to day to day practice within the role Understanding of the different types of CoP applications and requirements needed to complete an acceptable application Understand the sensitive and confidential nature of information discussed in Court and the expectations around the management of that information Experience of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices Ability to research, prepare, read and analyse extensive amounts of information in preparation for Court applications, statements and hearings

Desirable

Experience of attending Court hearings and writing witness statements

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to de-escalate and manage challenging situations in a positive way Problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills o Passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve Passion, enthusiasm and drive to improve services for patients and their representatives Able to work professionally when under pressure in a calm and efficient manner Used to working in a busy environment as an effective organiser and influencer Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions Excellent and adaptable communication skills The post requires routine and unplanned travel across the footprint of LSCICB and other areas

Other

Essential

Ability to travel around Lancashire & South Cumbria