Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Positive Behaviour Support Specialist to join our dynamic psychological services team within the Ealing community team for people with learning disabilities.
Ealing CTPLD is an integrated multidisciplinary community team with a focus on family centred outcomes and wider systemic change.
This post offers excellent opportunities for joint working alongside a range of professionals (speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, music and art therapy, psychiatry, nursing, and social work) to deliver holistic support to people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
The newly appointed candidate will join our psychological services team comprising of a lead psychologist, 2 qualified psychologists, 2 assistant psychologists, 2 Positive behaviour support specialists, a Music therapist and an Art therapist.
We have a strong interest in helping to influence the lives of people with learning disabilities through PBS, systemic and narrative ways of working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would manage a designated caseload, taking responsibility for the assessment, formulation, development and implementation of interventions and support packages for clients who present with challenging needs. This is achieved by working with the person with learning disabilities, their carers and stakeholders towards a holistic, person centred, co-authored and personalised support plan.
The post holder will also work alongside colleagues to develop partnerships with self-advocacy and voluntary organisations locally as well as having a role in training and coaching of provider staff.
We would be keen to receive applications from people with a passion for helping people with learning disabilities and their families.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK accredited undergraduate Psychology degree
- PBS / ABA qualification / accreditation
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years experience in Learning Disability environment supporting children or adults with challenging needs.
- Up to date knowledge of current good practice in Learning Disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of theories and strategies for Challenging Behaviour and Positive Behaviour Support.
- Understanding of clinical governance issues, including record-keeping, confidentiality and patient consent.
- Experience of working in a professional role autonomously.
- Ability to demonstrate person centred values and the focus on quality of life outcomes.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with complex Autistic Spectrum disorder
- A history of successful PBS interventions
- Experience in teaching and training others
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Experience in working systemically with families and staff teams
- An understanding of Attachment theory and its application to challenging needs work
Skills
Essential
- Able to function in emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis (e.g. in supporting service users with behaviours that challenge, have mental illness, self - harm, sexual abuse).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to remain focussed under pressure and to manage a demanding multi-systems work load.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to reflect on own practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK accredited undergraduate Psychology degree
- PBS / ABA qualification / accreditation
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years experience in Learning Disability environment supporting children or adults with challenging needs.
- Up to date knowledge of current good practice in Learning Disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of theories and strategies for Challenging Behaviour and Positive Behaviour Support.
- Understanding of clinical governance issues, including record-keeping, confidentiality and patient consent.
- Experience of working in a professional role autonomously.
- Ability to demonstrate person centred values and the focus on quality of life outcomes.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with complex Autistic Spectrum disorder
- A history of successful PBS interventions
- Experience in teaching and training others
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Experience in working systemically with families and staff teams
- An understanding of Attachment theory and its application to challenging needs work
Skills
Essential
- Able to function in emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis (e.g. in supporting service users with behaviours that challenge, have mental illness, self - harm, sexual abuse).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to remain focussed under pressure and to manage a demanding multi-systems work load.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to reflect on own practice
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).
