Job Description

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 InterestAssessor.
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.
Main duties of the job
They will also carry out assessments and reviews under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 (Amendment to Mental Capacity Act 2005) toestablish if a person is being deprived of their liberty, in the person's best interests, necessary to prevent harm to themselves and also aproportionate 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
About us
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
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,898 to 45,637 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-NMR191-0625
Job locations
To be confirmed
Carmarthen
SA31 3HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 userexperiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, wewelcome 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 Boardoffers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employmentwith us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 userexperiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, wewelcome 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 Boardoffers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employmentwith us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience in a health / social care discipline
• Valid registration for one of the following professions: - Nursing (first level) - Occupational Therapy - Social worker - Chartered Psychologist
• Evidence of recent CPD / management development to postgraduate diploma level
• Accredited BIA qualification Knowledge of current MCA/ MHA policy issues
• Knowledge of Vulnerable Adult Policy
• Computer literate
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies and guidance regarding adults
• Demonstrate good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the supporting Code of Practice
• Demonstrate excellent specialist knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the supporting Code of Practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and the supporting Code of Practice

• Recent experience in a BIA role

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

• Experience with multi agency working
• Relevant post-qualifying experience
• Demonstrate considerable experience of working with clients, their families and caring agencies
• Experience of influencing change in a health environment

• Experience and knowledge of caring for older people and other groups with multi pathology who have ongoing needs

• Degree level or equivalent experience in a health / social care discipline
• Valid registration for one of the following professions: - Nursing (first level) - Occupational Therapy - Social worker - Chartered Psychologist
• Evidence of recent CPD / management development to postgraduate diploma level
• Accredited BIA qualification Knowledge of current MCA/ MHA policy issues
• Knowledge of Vulnerable Adult Policy
• Computer literate
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies and guidance regarding adults
• Demonstrate good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the supporting Code of Practice
• Demonstrate excellent specialist knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the supporting Code of Practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and the supporting Code of Practice

• Recent experience in a BIA role

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

• Experience with multi agency working
• Relevant post-qualifying experience
• Demonstrate considerable experience of working with clients, their families and caring agencies
• Experience of influencing change in a health environment

• Experience and knowledge of caring for older people and other groups with multi pathology who have ongoing needs