Job summary
We are a dynamic Learning Disability Health Team looking to recruit a Band 5 Assistant Clinical Behaviour Specialist 1 WTE fixed term until end March 2026.
We are keen to recruit clinicians who are passionate about the field of learning disabilities. Our team consists of 0.8 WTE Lead Clinical Psychologist, 1.6 WTE 8a Clinical Psychologist, 2 WTE Clinical Behaviour Specialists and 0.6 WTE Art Therapist. The psychological therapies team is just one grouping within our team. The MDT consists of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Community Nurses, Physiotherapists & Psychiatrists.
We primarily work with clients with Severe and Profound Learning Disabilities who have unmet health needs. We also work with clients with Mild or Moderate Learning Disabilities if they are not able to access mainstream services with reasonable adjustments.
We are keen to hear from candidates who are interested in furthering their experience in behaviour analysis and/or positive behaviour support. We understand that this role may appeal to those interested in a career in clinical psychology however we would like to highlight that this role will not be directly supervised by a clinical psychologist.
If you would like to have further conversations ahead of applying please contact Dr Ami Cifelli (Lead Clinical Psychologist) (ami.cifelli@nhs.net) or the Service Manager Mr Robin Betts (robin.betts2@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
- To work alongside clients, families, support workers and professionals to enable others to better understand and respond to clients' behaviours of concern in line with PBS principles and Positive & Proactive Care: reducing the need for restrictive interventions (2014).
- Interventions will comprise working across a variety of settings, including family homes, residential and day services and this will involve working with the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post-holder will contribute to the evaluation of local services and will play a key role in delivering relevant training to increase the knowledge and skills of the appropriate stakeholders.
- With supervision, the post-holder will manage a defined caseload of clinical cases, evidencing problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence-based and client-centred principles. The post-holder will be involved in clinical service development where appropriate
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the job description and person specification please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
For details of the job description and person specification please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRelevant professional/educational qualifications, e.g. Psychology degree or Diploma in Applied Psychology of Learning Disabilities/Challenging Behaviour, SQSW, RNMH, RNLD or accredited training in PBS or Behaviour Analysis, such as a Professional diploma or certification in PBS, BSc PBS, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis/PBS) or equivalent.
- oKnowledge of current national policies in relation to learning disabilities and/or autism.
Desirable
- oAdditional Education/ training with a specific focus on PBS Intermediate PBS training (National Qualifications Level 5 or above). oKnowledge of current national policies in relation to learning disabilities and/or autism.
Experience
Essential
- oA minimum of 1 year's experience of the application of behavioural approaches within a Positive Behavioural Support framework
- oExperience of working with adults with learning disabilities who display behaviour that challenges
Desirable
- oWork in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- oAble to work with staff & families in implementing interventions.
- oAble to contribute to the development and delivery of training packages.
- oAble to work within a multidisciplinary team & partner agencies.
- oAble to work to a timetable and deadline
- oAble to plan, organise and prioritise own clinical workload
- oAble to record and report on as required clinical information
- oCompetent use of IT packages e.g. Microsoft office Word & Excel.
- oAble to be flexible and adapt approach according to need
- oAble to provide a culturally competent service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oRelevant professional/educational qualifications, e.g. Psychology degree or Diploma in Applied Psychology of Learning Disabilities/Challenging Behaviour, SQSW, RNMH, RNLD or accredited training in PBS or Behaviour Analysis, such as a Professional diploma or certification in PBS, BSc PBS, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis/PBS) or equivalent.
- oKnowledge of current national policies in relation to learning disabilities and/or autism.
Desirable
- oAdditional Education/ training with a specific focus on PBS Intermediate PBS training (National Qualifications Level 5 or above). oKnowledge of current national policies in relation to learning disabilities and/or autism.
Experience
Essential
- oA minimum of 1 year's experience of the application of behavioural approaches within a Positive Behavioural Support framework
- oExperience of working with adults with learning disabilities who display behaviour that challenges
Desirable
- oWork in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- oAble to work with staff & families in implementing interventions.
- oAble to contribute to the development and delivery of training packages.
- oAble to work within a multidisciplinary team & partner agencies.
- oAble to work to a timetable and deadline
- oAble to plan, organise and prioritise own clinical workload
- oAble to record and report on as required clinical information
- oCompetent use of IT packages e.g. Microsoft office Word & Excel.
- oAble to be flexible and adapt approach according to need
- oAble to provide a culturally competent service
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).
Additional information
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).
