Lead Therapist/Behaviour Analyst
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Job summary
Do you have a passion for Positive Behaviour Support? Do you want to improve the lives of people with a Learning Disability? Are you a qualified Behaviour Analyst or Therapist? If so Hampshire & Southampton's Intensive Support Team (IST) would be a great fit for you. We are seeking a Lead Therapist/Practitioner, to join us at Thomas Lewis House in Southampton. The team works with people with a Learning Disability who present with complex challenging needs. We have a 16 week assessment and intervention process to respond to those who need PBS input to build their quality of life.
The team work across Hampshire and Southampton with Community Learning Disability Services, and in collaboration with other agencies. You will be joining a supportive and dynamic team, working alongside Nursing, Psychology, Behaviour Specialist, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
Ideally, this role would suit an individual with a behavioural and/or therapeutic background. You will be responsible for a caseload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team completing functional behaviour assessments and developing PBS plans, as well as managing the therapists in the team. This post includes a leadership component. If this sounds like it could be for you- please apply today!
This is a full-time position; however 0.8 FTE will be considered.
Informal conversations and visits are encouraged. For further information please contact Naomi Dooley, Team Manager at naomi.dooley@southernhealth.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
*To be responsible for the planning and delivery of a therapy service within the Inpatient and Intensive Support Service
*To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Directorate therapy services, holding responsibility for defined projects
*To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Intensive Support Service within Hampshire Learning Disability Community services
*To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs in a variety of community settings using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
*To ensure supervision of students on practice placement occurs
*To provide professional leadership for therapy staff within the Intensive Support Services including recruitment, supervision and appraisal systems. This would include the provision of clinical supervision for staff within own therapy group (i.e., OT or SLT) but also of other professions.
*The assessments and interventions undertaken will be embedded within the framework of:
MDT principles of working
The holistic model of care (4 tier model)
The 7 areas of clinical practice
Positive Behaviour Support
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-MNH-7669
Job locations
Thomas Lewis House
236 Empress Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0JY
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Thomas Lewis House
236 Empress Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0JY
Employer's website
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