Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner/ Learning Disability Nurse
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to work within the Intensive Support Team (IST) for children and young people.
The team works with a small number of young people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, their families and the systems around them; focusing on those who present with a high level of risk to themselves and/or others and where behaviours of concern impact on their quality of life and opportunities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out functional assessments as part of a MDT. The candidate will lead on the assessment outcomes and the development of behaviour support plans. They will oversee the implementation and evaluation of behaviour plans and support families, carers and staff to implement a variety of positive behavioural interventions.
The role requires a good understanding of the issues affecting individuals with a Learning Disability and/or those who are Autistic. The candidate must have experience of working in an MDT. They will demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and both the theory and practice of PBS, embracing the Trust's values as well as CYPIAPT principles.
The team is based in Shrewsbury; however, a flexible working practice is needed as you will be working in a range of settings including homes, schools, and respite settings. You must also be willing to travel given the geography of the county.
Main duties of the job
* To oversee and carry out comprehensive functional assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Lead Clinician using the positive behaviour support framework; working with stakeholders and leading on the synthesis of assessment outcomes, formulation and the development of positive behaviour support plans.
* To oversee the implementation and evaluation of behaviour support plans and to support families, carers and staff to implement a variety of positive behavioural interventions.
* To assist the development, administration, planning, reviewing and delivering of training offered by the IST.
* To demonstrate the values of a Positive Behaviour Support approach and work with partner agencies to ensure that these young people receive a holistic, person-centred service with an emphasis on the prevention of behaviours of concern and improved quality of life.
* To offer advice and consultation on a Positive Behaviour Support approach to colleagues, support staff and other, non-professional, carers.
* To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. In doing so, be responsible for adhering to relevant Trust policies, professional ethics and standards and be accountable for clinical actions.
* To carry out assessments and deliver intervention programmes in various settings including the home, short break provisions, and schools.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse, Allied Health Professional or other relevant professional health degree.
* Current NMC, HCPC and/or BACB - UKSBA registration.
* An appropriate post-graduate qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behavioural Support.
* Degree in relevant subject.
* Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification.
* Relevant qualification in Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice.
Experience
* Experience working with children and young people with a Learning Disability and/or are Autistic.
* Experience of completing functional assessment, developing and implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans.
* Experience of managing and co-ordinating a caseload for self and others.
* Experience of work in multidisciplinary teams and with multi-agency networks.
* Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit.
* Experience of working and making decisions autonomously.
* Experience of working with people who are identified as presenting behaviour which poses risks or limitations to their quality of life.
* Evidence of innovative practice through research/audit activity.
* Experience of supervising others.
* Experience of working in community settings.
* Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
* Experience of consultation with professionals from both within the NHS and partner agencies.
* Experience of Co-production.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Skills in the use of PBS materials and processes including behavioural formulation and functional assessment; the writing, delivery and reviewing PBS plans.
* Ability to integrate the assessment, care planning and the review process for service users/carers in a sensitive manner.
* Knowledge of the relevant NICE Guidelines.
* Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice and ethical consideration of care.
* Evidence of continued professional development and training relevant to this post.
* Ability to work effectively within safeguarding procedures.
* A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence-based interventions.
* Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for children with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
* Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affects practice.
* Range of interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies.
* Good understanding of current strategies and policies in relation to learning disabilities.
* Ability to work to agreed Quality Standards (CQUINS, CQC, MONITOR, NHSLA, NHS OUTCOMES and others).
* Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems.
* IT Skills.
* Ability to manage conflict and complexity.
* Ability to work flexibly and away from main base and colleagues.
* Supervisory skills and knowledge to be able to provide clinical supervision.
Personal Attributes
* Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others.
* Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner.
* Credibility with others as a clinician and a leader.
* Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
* Possesses values and beliefs consistent with the Positive Behaviour Support Framework and that enable others to deliver services effectively.
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the 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.
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