Job Description

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/03/2026



If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.



An exciting opportunity has become available to join NHS Long Term Care Team with it's responsibility as Supervisory Body as a Best Interest

Assessor.



The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) by working with Hywel Dda Supervisory Body and Managing Authority to ensure that Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments are completed appropriately, to a high standard and within set timescales; that the relevant paperwork and reports have been completed; and that the legislative requirements are met.



They will also carry out assessments and reviews under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 (Amendment to Mental Capacity Act 2005) to establish if a person is being deprived of their liberty, in the person's best interests, necessary to prevent harm to themselves and also a proportionate response to the likelihood of the relevant person suffering harm and the seriousness of that harm.



On completion of the assessment and review the post holder will make recommendations and conditions, if applicable, for the authorisation to the Supervisory Body in order to promote the least restrictive practice and maximise peoples' independence and rights.



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



Interviews to be held on 23/07/2025



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings



47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers



Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.