To assist in the development and delivery of training, education, professional development across the Health Board. To support Nurses and other multi-disciplinary colleagues to meet the requirements under the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The post holder will support the Head of Nursing PCTSG, the MCA and Dols Lead Nurse and support ongoing mandatory and statutory training and continuing professional development needs.

Main duties of the job

The post will support DoLS lead in the education and training of all staff working with service users who may be deemed to lack capacity

This post will sit within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team (DoLS) supporting the DoLS team lead to develop and implement system to support Health Board compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019.

The post holder will support, develop, and deliver training to staff across all Health Board areas, to ensure staff feel confident and are competent to work within the required systems for MCA / DoLS.

The PDN will also when required undertake assessments and reviews relating to capacity and best interest decisions across primary and secondary care settings within set timescales and make recommendations to the Supervisory Body in relation to applications received regarding Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards using expert knowledge and skills.

The post holder will work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop strategies to ensure a highly motivated competent workforce by assessing training requirements and supporting and delivering the agreed training

The post holder will work autonomously and be responsible for the development of training, induction and practice assessor and practice supervisor programmes, taking into account legislation and policy development.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job 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 in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Degree in relevant field.
• Registered Midwife/ Nurse.
• Specialist knowledge / of Long Term Care / MCA / DoLS
• Experience of planning and delivering training
• Knowledge of Governance processes.
• Evidence of recent ongoing professional development.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level.
• Practice assessor/ Teaching and Assessing course.
• Experience of teaching in a clinical environment.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of recent clinical practice.
• Experience of multiagency / multidisciplinary assessment practice
• Experience of delivering presentations/teaching on formal and informal education programmes.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking an action plan with training outcomes.
• Experience of training needs analysis and formulating training plans.

Values

Essential

• Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, and colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
• Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
• Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
• Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
• Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
• Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Other

Essential

• A passion for lifelong learning Assertive and confident.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills.
• Excellent presentation skills. Evidence of a resilient personality.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills with ability to use Microsoft Office Packages e.g.Word, E-Mail and Excel.
• Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity. Ability to prioritise work Previous Supervisor/Mentor experience.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-NMR305-0924