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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
About
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Behavioural Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 16-Jul-2024 00:02
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 16-Jul-2024 00:02
Key details
Location
- Site
- Systems House
- Address
- Amy Johnson Way
- Town
- York
- Postcode
- YO30 4XT
- Major / Minor Region
- Durham
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Learning Disability - Community
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job overview
Are you passionate about improving the quality of life of people with learning disabilities and reducing all forms of restrictive practice? If so, this post could be for you.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative behaviour practitioner to our York and Selby Community Learning Disability Service who is committed and passionate about providing person-centred support and involving service users, family members and carers in all aspects of service delivery.
We require a full-time behaviour practitioner who can work flexibly to meet service need and demonstrates TEWV trust values.
We are seeking applications from individuals who can demonstrate practice leadership, who are motivated, flexible, reflective and able to communicate effectively to others. An ability to be creative with a clear grasp of contemporary issues associated with the support of individuals with learning disabilities is important for this role.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience using PBS and hold a PBS or behaviour analysis qualification.
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Co-ordinate and conduct autonomous specialist behavioural assessments for people using the service. The assessment will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of stakeholder sources.
Applying the principles of behaviour analysis to help understand behavioural needs and to teach new skills and improve quality-of-life.
Provide support and behavioural advice to other professionals in the service and partner agencies through consultation, supervision, and training.
Work responsively and flexibly with individuals in a variety of settings, ensuring high quality care of individuals throughout assessment, planning, evidence-based intervention, and evaluation.
Support service development associated with PBS through consultation, evaluation and monitoring of local policies and procedures.
Support a culture of person centred, values led high quality care, promoting least restrictive practice within TEWV and the wider learning disability community.
Working for our organisation
The team are friendly, professional, and innovative. They have a common interest in living the trust values, to support people with learning disabilities, their families, and each other; enhancing quality of life and emotional wellbeing.
Supervision and professional development for the post holder involves appraisal, clinical and PBS supervision with senior colleagues to nurture talent and support professional development.
There is opportunity and an expectation that the post holder will attend specialist interest groups and evidence-based practice events available.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please do contact us if you would like to arrange an informal visit or to discuss the role in more detail prior application or interview.
Further additional enquiries:
Claire Packer, Clinical Team Manager [email protected]
01904 528300
Leah Whiteside; Clinical Service Lead in Positive Behaviour Support
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.
We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Newly Qualified Nurses
All band 5 nursing positions are only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed a preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process, for more information about this process please contact: [email protected]
TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within the Adult Learning Disability services
- Experience of behavioural assessment and treatment of service-users across a range of care settings.
- Management/supervision experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of supporting research/audit/ evaluation.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 5 or equivalent or (Foundation degree, first year degree, NVQ level 5 e.g., Registered Managers Qualification).
- OR Ability to study at Foundation degree, first year degree, national qualifications level 5 or equivalent AND a minimum of 1 years’ experience providing direct contact support as detailed by the PBS Competency Framework.
- Qualification in behaviour analysis or PBS (academic level 5)
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in behaviour analysis or PBS (academic level 6)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of learning disability.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of methods of behavioural assessment, intervention and management
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families and the wider system
- Knowledge of Safeguarding processes and policies
- Good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of services provided in locality.
- Demonstrate understanding of inter- agency relationships
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leah Whiteside
- Job title
- Positive Behaviour Support Locality Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Claire Packer
Clinical Team Manager
01904 528300
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Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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