Job summary
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to bring their expertise to our team. The post holder will work with individuals, staff team, families and carers as a leader within the MDT to implement, monitor and model interventions that will increase quality of life. The post holder should have a knowledge of PBS and Active Support and be able to analysis data and feedback the results to the wider team.
Main duties of the job
Berkeley House is a 7 bedded assessment and treatment service for people with a learning disability who may exhibit behaviours that challenge and may also have co morbid mental health issues. The post holder will need to demonstrate enhanced competence in decision making, clinical reasoning and the management of clinical needs and have experience in working with individuals who require an individualised and inspirational approach.
This challenging and stimulating role will offer the post holder the opportunity to expand their knowledge through training, regular CPD events, regular clinical supervision and be at the forefront of service design
The full qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. The hours worked may include unsocial hours and nights dependent on the needs of the service at the time.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.
A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. For qualifying staff the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place.
For more information or to discuss the role please phone 01453 563100 and ask for Steve Campbell (Acting Clinical Team Manager) or Deputy Managers Lucy Hobbs or Steph Sims
About us
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trust's view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.
Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.
Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Diploma in relevant subject area or equivalent (or be prepared to work towards)
- Knowledge of PBS or Functional analysis
Desirable
- Other post registration courses e.g. Non-Medical Prescribing Course, ENB 956 (Management of Violence and Aggression)
- Qualification in Positive Behavioural Support or Functional Analysis
- Study to Post Graduate / Masters level in subject such as Autism
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Qualification in Positive Behavioural Support or Functional Analysis
NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in learning disabilities
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Extensive experience of implementing PBS strategies or equivalent
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Working knowledge of recovering approach and social inclusion
Desirable
- Experience of providing short term evidence based interventions e.g. CBT, Brief solution focussed therapy
- Involvement in recruitment and selection
- Experience of working in an inpatient unit
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, Child Protection legislation and other policy related to mental health
- Extensive skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of the different approaches to learning disability assessment
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs
- Competent in the Care Programme Approach and associated countywide risk procedures
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of team work and staff development.
Desirable
- Broad understanding of National Policy and local implementation, which impacts on the development and provision of services
- Experience of Group work
- Knowledge of Child care / protection issues
- Audit/research/project development in a clinical field
Personal Skills
Essential
- Approachable and flexible
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Able to time manage and plan own workload
- Ability to work under pressure and to problem solve in complex and often chaotic situations
- Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care
- Ability to engage positively with service users
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Able to problem solve in complex and often chaotic situations
- Commitment to individual and group / team supervision
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including Positive Behavioural Management (PBM)/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
Additional Skills
Essential
- oAble to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
- oAbility to travel around the locality as requested, to support service delivery
- oHolds a current UK driving licence
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Diploma in relevant subject area or equivalent (or be prepared to work towards)
- Knowledge of PBS or Functional analysis
Desirable
- Other post registration courses e.g. Non-Medical Prescribing Course, ENB 956 (Management of Violence and Aggression)
- Qualification in Positive Behavioural Support or Functional Analysis
- Study to Post Graduate / Masters level in subject such as Autism
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Qualification in Positive Behavioural Support or Functional Analysis
NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in learning disabilities
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Extensive experience of implementing PBS strategies or equivalent
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Working knowledge of recovering approach and social inclusion
Desirable
- Experience of providing short term evidence based interventions e.g. CBT, Brief solution focussed therapy
- Involvement in recruitment and selection
- Experience of working in an inpatient unit
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation e.g. current Mental Health Act legislation, Child Protection legislation and other policy related to mental health
- Extensive skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of the different approaches to learning disability assessment
- Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and complex health and social care needs
- Competent in the Care Programme Approach and associated countywide risk procedures
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of team work and staff development.
Desirable
- Broad understanding of National Policy and local implementation, which impacts on the development and provision of services
- Experience of Group work
- Knowledge of Child care / protection issues
- Audit/research/project development in a clinical field
Personal Skills
Essential
- Approachable and flexible
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Able to time manage and plan own workload
- Ability to work under pressure and to problem solve in complex and often chaotic situations
- Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care
- Ability to engage positively with service users
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Able to problem solve in complex and often chaotic situations
- Commitment to individual and group / team supervision
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including Positive Behavioural Management (PBM)/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
Additional Skills
Essential
- oAble to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
- oAbility to travel around the locality as requested, to support service delivery
- oHolds a current UK driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
