Job summary
We are seeking a passionate and committed Positive Behavioural Specialist to join our dynamic psychological services team within the Ealing community team for people with learning disabilities.
This post offers excellent opportunities for joint working alongside a range of professionals (speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychiatry, nursing, and social work) to deliver holistic support to people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. Our psychological therapies team offers music therapy, positive behaviour support, family therapy and group therapies to our clients.
Our team is based at 62 Green Lane, Ealing, London W7 2PB. Regular travelling required, mainly in borough, and some occasional out of borough.
In return, we are committed to investing in and supporting our staff. In this role, we offer:
Hybrid office based/ home based working week. Please contact us for more details.
A comprehensive CPD and reflective practice program.
Opportunities to link and collaborate with the North Thames Doctorate courses through supervision, teaching and research.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- To work in accordance with local protocols for assessing, understanding and intervening to address behaviours that challenge
- To ensure all work is focussed on improving Quality of Life and improving relational outcomes.
- To analyse information obtained through functional analysis in order to formulate the development of interventions designed to improve the persons quality of life
- To develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBS) under the guidance of the Transforming Care Agenda.
- To devise and implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness
- To network with other professionals, agencies and organisations
- To provide specialist advice to families, services and other professionals regarding challenging needs.
Teaching, training and supervision
To receive regular supervision from a clinical psychologist
To co-ordinate & facilitate training opportunities/workshops etc. for other services & agencies
To contribute to PBS team reflective practice supervision
To provide advice, consultation & training to staff working with the client group across a range of settings
General
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest standards of practice and CPD
- To co-ordinate and participate in meetings, reviews, case conferences etc. as required.
- To manage own time & prioritise workload.
- To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies & issues in relation to the specific client group.
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
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.
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-LS-ICS-392
Job locations
Green Lane
Ealing
W7 2PB
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Green Lane
Ealing
W7 2PB
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