An exciting opportunity has arisen for an iPBS Practitioner to join the Bristol and South Glos Intensive Positive Behaviour Support Service. The post may suit an experience Learning Disability Nurse, Assistant Psychologist or other practitioner who is skilled and experienced in delivering high quality Positive Behaviour Support to young people with Learning Disability.

To work as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner in the Learning Disability CAMHS to ensure a clinically effective, high quality Intensive Positive Behaviour Support Service (iPBS) is provided to children and young people and their families/carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary service under the direction of the iPBS Service Lead in the delivery of intensive positive behaviour support assessments and interventions to children and their families with complex needs. The post holder will provide support and health promotion as well as working with a Clinical Psychologist to offer assessment and intervention to children and young people and their families/carers, working within iPBS

The post holder will support in the assessment of the complex needs (including functional assessment) and the delivery of interventions to improve the complex behaviour issues in children and young people under the direction of the Clinical Psychologist.

The post holder will deliver intervention programmes to children and young people in their specialist educational settings, short break provision and their home setting. The post holder will be willing and able to work between 7am and 7pm as needed.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B& NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ClinicalTo implement psychological assessments as delegated by Clinical Psychologists using interview techniques, psychometric assessments, functional assessment and structured interview/questionnaires under clinical supervision.To implement individual therapeutic and skills building interventions as delegated by Clinical Psychologists under clinical supervision.To contribute to group therapeutic interventions as delegated by Clinical Psychologists under clinical supervision.To support Clinical Psychologists in preparing material for psychological assessments and individual and group therapeutic interventions.Ensure contemporaneous records are maintained.Promote a team approach to care within a multi-disciplinary framework, involving liaison and effective communication of confidential and sensitive information with other statutory and voluntary agencies.Ensure that the Intensive Positive Behaviour Support Service develops in line with AWP core values and outcomes, whilst following government recommendations and public health initiatives.To ensure the legal frameworks relevant to work undertaken within Learning Disability CAMHS are adhered to and followedTo provide liaison, training and support to other external professionals under clinical supervision.To support and work closely with colleagues and other professionals working at different levels.To participate in training and education programmes as required.To exercise awareness of professional responsibilities by making time to study current relative literature and continuing professional development.To participate in Clinical Governance including standard setting and audit as required.To be familiar with current Trust policies and procedures and participate in the development of new policies procedures and guidelines as required.To contribute to service development initiatives as requiredTeaching and TrainingTo prepare teaching materials for the provision of training to other professional staff and agencies as delegated by Clinical Psychologists within iPBS.To assist in the delivery of training in the use of psychological approaches to other professional staff and agencies as delegated by Clinical Psychologists within iPBS.

Research and AuditTo participate in clinically relevant research, service evaluation and audit projects as delegated by Clinical Psychologists within iPBS.To provide Clinical Psychologists within the service with information regarding clinically effective interventions by competently undertaking literature reviews, using the internet and library facilities.To work creatively to actively engage service users in service development alongside other members of the Learning Disability CAMHS team.

AdministrativeTo be responsible for administrative tasks relating to case-work including keeping case notes, meeting minutes and preparing written reports in line with the Policies and Procedures of Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.To carry out such administrative tasks that may be required by Clinical Psychologists within iPBS.To manage diary to ensure competent time management and completion of clinical work, research, professional development and attendance of meetings.To attend and contribute to iPBS and LD CAMHS meetings.Professional DevelopmentTo meet regularly (at least an hour each week) with an experienced Clinical Psychologist for clinical supervision.To keep an up to date record of supervision received.To meet with the iPBS Service Lead with a view to constructing, reviewing and updating a Professional Development PlanTo undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development activities as agreed with the iPBS Service Lead.To prepare for and make regular Continuing Professional Development presentations to iPBS and LD CAMHS.

ProfessionalTo be aware of and comply with all policies, procedures and directions of the Department Service and Trust.To seek regular support and clinical supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.To participate in individual, group and peer supervision.

Clinical Governance:To support the Intensive Positive Behaviour Support Service Lead in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Psychology Service.To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit in the service.To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.To participate in Clinical Governance processes in the Service and in the profession.

IT Skills:Word processing skills using the Word programmeData input and management skills using the Excel programmeData analysis using the Excel and SPSS programmesPresentation preparation skills using the Power Point programmeTo gather data relating to clinical activities, input and analyse this under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.

Communications and Working RelationshipsiPBS lead and teamService users and their families and carersLD CAMHS team membersProfessionals working with children and their families across a range of services

Most challenging part of this roleWorking with distressing situations e.g. family break down, children presenting with challenging emotional and behavioural relationships with their parents and peers.Working with potentially verbally and/or physically abusive clients and their carers risk of aggression towards staff members.A significant amount of driving will be required in order to meet the requirements of this post.Restricted movement for extended periods of time in therapy sessions.Large amount of work at low/floor level with learning disabled children

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Experience in using the Positive Behaviour Support framework and/or Applied Behavioural Analysis in clinical settings.

Desirable

• Experience of implementing Positive Behaviour Support with children and young people with learning disability

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with children, young people and their families, adults and colleagues, using a variety of communication systems and techniques including de-escalation

Desirable

• Ability to deliver skills building programmes to children and young people with learning disability using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor Level 2:1 or higher in a related field or professional qualification

Desirable

• Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kingswood Hub

Alma Road

Kingswood

BS15 4DA

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