Practitioner in Psychological Interventions

Job summary

We are recruiting a full-time fixed term (24 months) Psychological Interventions Practitioner to join our Psychological Interventions (PI) Team, working with adults with learning disabilities across Worcestershire.

We are looking for a registered professional who is skilled in positive behaviour support, with a passion for improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and their carers. This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 24 months.

We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice. If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.

Our team includes clinical and counselling psychologists, behavioural specialists and an assistant practitioner and we are part of a wider multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT).

The team provides a safe and supportive environment to work in, encouraging team members to use their specialist skills creatively to meet our service-users complex needs. Our team meets regularly and we have a structured programme of CPD and reflective practice.

There will be flexibility in agreeing a working pattern and official work-base, with some working from home.

Main duties of the job The postholder will carry out evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities who present with psychological and behavioural distress, holding a caseload of people with a range of needs.

There will be an emphasis on Positive Behaviour Support and work will be with individuals, families and carers to improve their quality of life. The role will involve offering consultation to members of the MDT and other agencies as well as bespoke person-centred training.

The postholder will join the PI team in making referral decisions, reflecting on cases and contributing to team CPD. They will promote knowledge about well-being and positive mental health in people with learning disabilities and those who support them.

As part of the PI team, they will represent the team in various forums in the wider learning disability service. They will have an individual development plan, which will identify other aspects of the post and we are happy to discuss this.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Job description

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responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the job description further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Relevant professional qualification RNLD, OT, SLT, Social Worker, RMN etc. Postgraduate qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or mental health issues in learning disabilities or relevant further training or experience.

I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Desirable Specific training in areas such as: Positive Behavioural Support.

Experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and behavioural/mental health needs that challenge services. Experience of assessment and delivery of therapeutic interventions with people with learning disabilities and their families.

Provision of consultation to other agencies around psychological interventions. Assessment and management of risk.

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.

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