DoLS Mental Health Assessor (Form 4)

Section 12 Approved Doctor - DoLS Mental Health Assessor (Form 4)

Location: South West (face-to-face assessments in care homes) - Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Oxford, Banbury, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Cirencester
Contract: Outside IR35 Flexible hours (minimum weekly availability required)
Rate: 200 per completed Form 4
Reporting to: Service Delivery Manager / DoLS Service Lead (Eden Brown Synergy)

The Role

We are seeking Section 12 Approved Doctors to undertake Mental Health Assessments (Form 4) as part of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) process. You will provide high-quality, defensible clinical opinions to support Local Authority decision-making, working closely with Best Interests Assessors (BIAs).

Assessments are completed face-to-face, primarily within residential and nursing home settings across Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Mental Health Assessments (Form 4) in line with statutory requirements
• Determine the presence of mental disorder under the Mental Health Act 1983
• Assess eligibility for DoLS versus consideration for detention under the MHA
• Provide clear, well-reasoned medical reports to the Supervisory Body and BIAs
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, DoLS, relevant case law, and Codes of Practice
• Meet statutory timescales (typically within 7 days)
• Identify and escalate safeguarding or clinical risks appropriately

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK
• Current Section 12 (2) approval under the Mental Health Act
• Proven experience conducting Mental Health Act assessments
• Strong working knowledge of DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, impartially, and to strict timescales

Desirable

• Experience completing DoLS Form 4 assessments
• Knowledge of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) transition
• Experience working with BIAs or Local Authority Supervisory Bodies
• Availability for urgent or fast-track assessments

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive per-assessment rate
• Weekly Payments
• Professional, well-supported service model
• Opportunity to contribute to lawful, person-centred decision-making

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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