Job summary This is a dynamic, fast-paced team so you will be an enthusiastic, suitably skilled and experienced health care professional to undertake the role of Team Lead responsible for supporting the ongoing management and development of our community-based specialist health services, for people with learning disabilities across Berkshire aimed at supporting people to remain in their communities and minimising admissions. You will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in ensuring the delivery of high quality, effective and personalised services to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities. A commitment to supporting effective team working, with an excellent value base will be crucial to your success in this role. You will understand that service users and their carers' are our number one focus and will want to work to provide the best level of care possible Work with us to ensure: - the best care in the right place for people with learning disabilities Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Berkshire-wide Learning Disability Intensive Support Team to ensure the provision of specialist psychological and behavioural assessments of people referred to the Intensive Support Team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of clinical sources including psychological (and neuropsychological tests), self-report measures, rating scales, direct structured observations and semi-structured interviews with individuals, their family members and others involved in the person's care (and in line with Transforming Care and Building the Right Support.) This role requires continued personal development and training, empowering the team to continue with their learning, development, and supervision. A good working knowledge of legislation, organisational policies and trust expectations is required. Competency in auditing and service development, working closely with the service manager for assurance in service efficiency and general day-to-day management of team sickness, annual leave and ensuring team well being and stability will be pivotal to this role. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum ( Incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CFS465 Job locations University of Reading Earley Gate Reading RG6 6BZ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: You should be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize your workload. A commitment to supporting effective team working, with an excellent value base will be crucial to your success in this role. A key strength will be your ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the people we support and their families/carers, our staff teams, the multi-disciplinary team and other wider stakeholders. A driving license and access to a car are essential to this post. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Lisa Hollis on 07929185186 or email : lisa.hollisberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: You should be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize your workload. A commitment to supporting effective team working, with an excellent value base will be crucial to your success in this role. A key strength will be your ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the people we support and their families/carers, our staff teams, the multi-disciplinary team and other wider stakeholders. A driving license and access to a car are essential to this post. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Lisa Hollis on 07929185186 or email : lisa.hollisberkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities / AHP or Clinical Psychologist or Masters in Psychology Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support, or equivalent Educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Specialist Practitioner (previously ENB 806) or equivalent Continuous Professional Development Desirable Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Community Practice Teacher or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Working with adults with a learning disability and families Working as a senior practitioner Providing supervision, leadership, and management of others Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities / AHP or Clinical Psychologist or Masters in Psychology Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support, or equivalent Educated to degree level Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Specialist Practitioner (previously ENB 806) or equivalent Continuous Professional Development Desirable Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Community Practice Teacher or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Working with adults with a learning disability and families Working as a senior practitioner Providing supervision, leadership, and management of others 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address University of Reading Earley Gate Reading RG6 6BZ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)