Job summary
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 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:
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
Desirable
- Recent experience in a BIA role
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of caring for older people and other groups with multi pathology who have ongoing needs
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
Desirable
- Recent experience in a BIA role
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of caring for older people and other groups with multi pathology who have ongoing needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
