Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS/DoLS) Team Leader
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Position Overview: An exciting opportunity for a new Team Leader has arisen within our DoLS Team. This is a secondment/fixed-term role for 8 months due to service needs. The role involves providing leadership and specialist advice regarding the Mental Capacity Act across various functions within the University Health Board.
The Team Leader will coordinate Best Interest Assessors, manage case allocations, and oversee the LPS/DoLS process. Responsibilities include designing, organizing, delivering, and evaluating training programs related to the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 and Liberty Protection Safeguards (DoLS) for healthcare professionals.
The role also involves coordinating cases at the Court of Protection and advising staff across professional disciplines within the UHB. Collaboration with the Supervisory Body, Head of Safeguarding, and other health and social care professionals is essential to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Please ensure you ask permission from your manager before applying for this secondment. The successful candidate will work closely with various bodies to embed systems and processes that meet legislative standards related to MCA and DoLS.
About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board: Part of NHS Wales, providing primary, secondary, and community health services to approximately 450,000 residents in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
We are a proud local employer, with about 80% of our 15,000 staff living within our region, reflecting our commitment to the communities we serve.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Nadine Long
* Job Title: Deputy Head of Safeguarding
* Email: Nadine.Long@wales.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 01443 744805
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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