Consent to Treatment Advanced Practitioner inCarmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED 30 OCT 2024
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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