Job summary
The Specialist Behavioural Support Service (SBSS) is part of the Community Learning Disability Service and works with children and adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge across BCUHB and the six local authority areas of North Wales.
The SBSS uses the model of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to conduct behavioural assessments to determine the underlying functions of behaviours that challenge and develop effective intervention plans.
SBSS works closely with the Community Learning Disability Teams to identify people who use the service who may be vulnerable to destabilisation as a consequence of behaviours that challenge which may lead to out of area placements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Senior Specialist Behavioural Nurse into one of the six county areas of North Wales.
The post holder will be supervised to hold a case list and will undertake behavioural assessment and plan and implement interventions according to the SBSS referral pathway.
This post will include support to newly qualified Nurses to complete necessary inhouse training / preceptorship programme to develop core competencies and skills and experience required to fulfil their Band 5 / Behavioural Nurse role within the SBSS.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.A degree or equivalent in Nursing (RNLD)
Desirable
- 1.BTEC in Positive Behavioural Support Level 4 or 5
- 2.The ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
- 1.Have significant experience and skills in working with people with learning disabilities who display behaviour that challenges
Skills and attributes
Essential
- 1.Must be able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used to respond effectively to challenging situations involving our service user group
- 2.Must be capable of undertaking assessments of behaviour that challenges and develop creative intervention plans
- 3.Have good organisational skills.
- 4.Must be able to motivate staff and carers, to teach skills and transfer knowledge, and to model appropriate skills and behaviour.
- 5.Must have good presentation skills and be able to use presentation equipment.
- 6.Must be able to communicate effectively with service users, staff and carers and parents, support staff and professional members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- 7.Must understand issues relating to people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges and be committed to the principles of ordinary living within community settings.
- 8.Must also be able to articulate the necessity to treat service users and their families with dignity and respect and promote social inclusion.
Other
Essential
- 1.Must have the ability to travel within geographical area of BCUHB.
- 2.Must be able to work flexible hours and across different locations.
- 3.Enhanced level DBS is required for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.A degree or equivalent in Nursing (RNLD)
Desirable
- 1.BTEC in Positive Behavioural Support Level 4 or 5
- 2.The ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
- 1.Have significant experience and skills in working with people with learning disabilities who display behaviour that challenges
Skills and attributes
Essential
- 1.Must be able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used to respond effectively to challenging situations involving our service user group
- 2.Must be capable of undertaking assessments of behaviour that challenges and develop creative intervention plans
- 3.Have good organisational skills.
- 4.Must be able to motivate staff and carers, to teach skills and transfer knowledge, and to model appropriate skills and behaviour.
- 5.Must have good presentation skills and be able to use presentation equipment.
- 6.Must be able to communicate effectively with service users, staff and carers and parents, support staff and professional members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- 7.Must understand issues relating to people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges and be committed to the principles of ordinary living within community settings.
- 8.Must also be able to articulate the necessity to treat service users and their families with dignity and respect and promote social inclusion.
Other
Essential
- 1.Must have the ability to travel within geographical area of BCUHB.
- 2.Must be able to work flexible hours and across different locations.
- 3.Enhanced level DBS is required for this post.
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
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).
