Job summary We are seeking an experienced individual for a full time, permanent Consent to Treatment Advanced Practitioner post. This is an exciting role with lots of variety and an opportunity to make a real difference to clinical practice. The Consent and Mental Capacity Department is a friendly, patient focused team (Head of Consent and Mental Capacity / three Mental Capacity Advanced Practitioners / Departmental Administrator) which supports health professionals and clinical managers in the practical application of UK law relating to consent to treatment and mental capacity. You would have expertise in application of the law relating to consent to treatment, and relevant aspects of the Mental Capacity Act (for those who lack capacity to consent to treatment). The successful candidate will bea confident individual who is able to work autonomously and has a personal values base which is concordant with person-centred healthcare. The ability to deliver high-quality, thought-provoking training will be one of your strengths. The team is based in Carmarthen, but some remote working can be accommodated where appropriate (Wi-Fi/internet access essential, plus proximity to Hywel Dda UHB area). It is essential to be able to travel across the Health Board area and to external meetings. Main duties of the job NB: This post is open to people with a relevant professional clinical qualification OR equivalent experience, qualifications and knowledge, e.g. qualifications and experience in advocacy, legal practice, etc. You will: be the lead consent specialist in the team, playing a key role in improving the consent experience of patients, and having a positive impact on patient safety. provide health board-wide advice, support, training and expertise in the practical application of consent law to frontline health professionals. take forward a variety of improvement initiatives and audits which will have a positive impact on consent practice. ensure health board consentsystems and processes are in line with national guidance and legislation, and be responsible for relevant policy development. represent the health board at the All Wales Consent to Treatment Group. participate in supportive peer supervision via Swansea University, alongside MCA and DoLS colleagues, in order to keep up-to-date with emerging legislation and caselaw. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-NMR443-1024 Job locations Hafan Derwen Carmarthen SA31 3BB Job description Job responsibilities 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 28/11/2024 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities 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 28/11/2024 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential A relevant professional clinical qualification or equivalent experience, qualifications and knowledge, e.g. qualifications and experience in advocacy, legal practice, etc Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience Excellent knowledge and understanding of legislation and caselaw relating to consent to treatment and mental capacity Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare environment Knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation Desirable An understanding of key processes within the hospital care pathway relating to consent to treatment A developed awareness and understanding of human rights caselaw An understanding of the role and application of the Court of Protection A sound appreciation of issues in relation to equality, discrimination, disability and protection of vulnerable adults Experience Essential Previous experience in relation to consent to treatment and the application of the Mental Capacity Act Experience of working within a healthcare setting Extensive experience of developing and delivering training Clinical audit or quality improvement experience Track record of achievement and task completion Experience and competency in use of IT (including competence in using Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and patient information systems Desirable Practical experience working in an advisory capacity in relation to the law relating to consent to treatment, and the application of the MCA and/or human rights issues Experience of inter-agency working Project or change management experience Policy development experience Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential A relevant professional clinical qualification or equivalent experience, qualifications and knowledge, e.g. qualifications and experience in advocacy, legal practice, etc Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience Excellent knowledge and understanding of legislation and caselaw relating to consent to treatment and mental capacity Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare environment Knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation Desirable An understanding of key processes within the hospital care pathway relating to consent to treatment A developed awareness and understanding of human rights caselaw An understanding of the role and application of the Court of Protection A sound appreciation of issues in relation to equality, discrimination, disability and protection of vulnerable adults Experience Essential Previous experience in relation to consent to treatment and the application of the Mental Capacity Act Experience of working within a healthcare setting Extensive experience of developing and delivering training Clinical audit or quality improvement experience Track record of achievement and task completion Experience and competency in use of IT (including competence in using Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and patient information systems Desirable Practical experience working in an advisory capacity in relation to the law relating to consent to treatment, and the application of the MCA and/or human rights issues Experience of inter-agency working Project or change management experience Policy development experience Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Hafan Derwen Carmarthen SA31 3BB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)