NHS
MCA DoLS Supervisory Body Practitioner
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Job Description
- Req#: H9070-25-0400?language=en&page=670&sort=publicationDateDesc
- professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychology
- work as an autonomous practitioner, negotiate challenge, innovative and ability to problem solve and demonstrate competency in MCA
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity interface, Human Rights Act and Court of Protection
- Experience of undertaking DoLS Supervision Body functions
- significant post qualification experience
- experience of understanding and managing budgets
- Experience of working within areas of professional challenge
- Ability to speak Welsh
- professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychology
- work as an autonomous practitioner, negotiate challenge, innovative and ability to problem solve and demonstrate competency in MCA
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity interface, Human Rights Act and Court of Protection
- Experience of undertaking DoLS Supervision Body functions
- significant post qualification experience
- experience of understanding and managing budgets
- Experience of working within areas of professional challenge
- Ability to speak Welsh
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and passionate MCA DoLS Supervisory Body Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Team in Powys Teaching Health Board.
The MCA DoLs Supervisory Body Practitioner is an integral part of the Safeguarding Team and will work alongside other members of the Team to support the Assistant Director of Nursing for Safeguarding, in achieving best practice and enable The Health Board to fulfil its legal requirements as a Supervisory Body under MCA DoLS.
This position requires the post holder to have a sound knowledge of working under MCA and MCA DoLS and be willing to undertake the responsibilities of a BIA if required. The applicant will have substantial experience of conducting assessments within the framework of the MCA and MCA DoLS. Provide expert professional advice, education and training for PTHB.
Main duties of the job
Provide day to day co-ordination as PTHB Supervisory Body and authorised signatory.
Represent MCA DoLS and work in collaboration with Powys County Council Supervisory Body. Represent MCA DoLS internally at management meetings and externally at regional forums.
To be the key link with relevant Managing Authorities, clinic areas and commissioning; to pro-actively collaborate and promote best practice in the application of MCA in care and support planning and considerations of deprivation of liberty in different settings in liaison with the MCA/DoLS Senior Practitioner and the Safeguarding Hub. Act as a specialist resource and offer expert knowledge on the application and compliance of MCA DoLS, including recent case law and national and local policies.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
070-NMR083-0525-A
Job locations
Ynys y Plant
Newtown
SY16 1LH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Professional Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Ynys y Plant
Newtown
SY16 1LH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Ynys y Plant
Newtown
SY16 1LH
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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