Senior Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• Registered with BACB and holding the full BCBA qualification OR Registered with UK-SBA and holding the UKBA (cert) OR Registered with the UK-SBA and holding the aUKBA (cert) - but actively working towards full UKBA certification (within a defined time frame) NB: Registered nurses, OTs or other clinical disciplines WITH one of above additional certifications/registration are also eligible to apply for the position
• Holds a master's degree in Behaviour Analysis

Desirable criteria

• Member of relevant professional associations and special interest groups as they relate to people with learning disabilities and PBS practice
• Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial post qualifying experience at a more senior level relating to PBS practice
• Substantial experience of behaviour formulations, functional assessments, positive behavioural support plans (PBS), active support and wider model of care
• Extensive experience of implementing PBS approaches in all practice settings (e.g. home, residential, education, day services etc)
• Experience of working with people who have mental health difficulties and those detained under the Mental Health Act
• Experience of working with acute physical and mental health service providers

Desirable criteria

• Experience of clinical audit and or developing team resources, pathways etc

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• Leadership and supervisory management skills (in a variety of settings)
• Extensive theoretical knowledge of behavioural assessments/PBS model, including conducting functional analysis
• Knowledge of the mental health needs of people with a learning disability
• Good knowledge of clinical governance and its 'working' application
• Extensive knowledge of current legislation and good practice guidance relevant to the support of people with a LD who have challenging behaviour and/or mental health needs
• Ability to formulate and implement robust risk assessments
• Sound knowledge and experience of Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) and mental capacity assessments and wider practice
• Sound working knowledge of safeguarding adult/child protection procedures
• Effective working within a multi-agency setting (inc across agencies)
• Highly effective communication skills using written, verbal and non-verbal skills
• Able to manage a multi-disciplinary team meetings (and teams) and provide effective leadership to other professionals
• Advanced skills and ability to formulate behavioural assessments and oversee the implementation of PBS plans across a range of settings
• To undertake teaching and modelling (where required)
• Ability to provide effective debriefing and facilitate opportunities for organisational learning
• Ability to participate in strategic planning for people with challenging behaviours and/or mental health needs
• Ability to participate in strategic planning for people with challenging behaviours and/or mental health needs
• Ability to remain objectivate in highly challenging situations and to support others appropriately
• Ability to support integrated working in a health and social care setting
• Robust understanding of the diverse physical health needs/issues/challenges of people with learning disabilities
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and how that works in practice

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of cultural and ethnic diversity and how that impacts on case work

Personal qualities/other

Essential criteria

• Treating people with dignity and respect and respecting diverse professional opinions and views
• Ability to work under pressure (when required)
• Must have initiative and ability to carry out responsibility
• Must be committed to working in a multi-disciplinary way
• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasions in response to service user/service needs
• Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of MAKATON and other communication mediums
• Car driver

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 896.3KB)