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SalaryJustOT are looking to recruit a Senior Best Interest AssesorSocial Services Occupational Therapist for a locum position with our client in North London.
The pay for this position is £35 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.
The Senior Best Interests Assessor conducts assessments and reviews under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to assess mental capacity for relevant decisions and establish if a person is being deprived of their liberty and ensure decisions made are in their Best Interests.
Utilising expertise to obtain, evaluate and analyse complex evidence and differing views to arrive at robust decisions. Part of this role is to provide quality assurance of assessments completed under the legislation to ensure timely authorisation. This will involve addressing practice issues to ensure person centred and legally compliant practice based on evaluation and analysis of complex evidence.
Ensuring detailed record keeping, clarity and professional reasoning in reports to meet legal requirements and professional standards. This role must be an experienced practitioner, able to practice independently, with a level of autonomy, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals, including senior levels.
Overall Purpose of Job Utilise knowledge/experience effectively in completing assessments and investigations within a legal framework of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) carrying out complex and detailed assessments of vulnerable adults in care homes and hospitals and in other settings to determine whether they are being deprived of their liberty and if so whether this in their Best Interests.
Work collaboratively to model good practice, setting expectations for others, taking responsibility for the practice of others. Provide quality assurance, through supervision of colleagues or students and /or local leadership of practice. To work with the Team Manager Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2008 to ensure the efficient operational management of the MCA DoLS service and the delivery of high quality, responsive, and safe Best Interests assessments.
Responsible for evaluation and analysis of complex evidence to ensure robust decisions underpinned by detailed evidence. Ensure detailed record keeping, clarity and professional reasoning in reports to meet legal requirements and professional standards.
Responsible for supporting staff in the Borough and partner agencies (including providers) by offering professional subject matter expert advice in matters of the Mental Capacity Act in law and practice, promoting high professional standards and compliance with the Act, deprivation of liberty safeguards, protecting human rights and local procedures, facilitating development of best practice amongst BIAs and workers with Adult Social Care.
Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.
When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible.
We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.
If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.
If you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!
