PBS Practitioner

Job summary
The Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner will provide specialist assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation for people with learning disabilities and/or autism whose quality of life is impacted by behaviours of concern.

They will promote evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support approaches, contribute to the development of the PBS pathway, and support service users, families, carers and professionals to achieve improved outcomes through person-centred practice.

Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role

• Complete specialist functional assessments and formulations for people with learning disabilities and autism who present with behaviours of concern.
• Develop, implement and review Positive Behaviour Support plans in partnership with individuals, families, carers and professionals.
• Provide specialist PBS advice, guidance and consultation to colleagues, support providers and partner agencies.
• Manage a defined caseload and contribute to holistic assessment, intervention and care planning within the MDT.
• Deliver PBS-related training, coaching and support to staff, carers and other stakeholders.
• Promote trauma-informed, evidence-based and person-centred approaches in all aspects of practice.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Batchelors (Hons) Degree in Psychology / Nursing / Behaviour Therapist or another associated relevant field.
• Specialist training in Positive Behaviour Support (eg. Pg Dip; Level 5 Diploma in PBS or equivalent.) to be completed within first 2 years of employment

Knowledge
Essential

• Post qualification experience in working with people with a learning disability, mental health, and behaviour that challenges.
• Mental Capacity Act
• Experience of working with carers
• Experience of communicating and presenting to a wide range of agencies and forums.
• Experience of use of skills to enable communication with people who have limited or different communication abilities.
• Problem solving skills
• Report writing skills
• Excellent working knowledge of evidence-based practice and current government guidance in learning disabilities
• A team player, but also experience in autonomous working.
• A theoretical understanding of, and experience in, PBS, Functional Assessment and related behaviour management models and strategies.
• ability to making decision regarding client risk and care in complex cases
• Effective skills and experience of multi-disciplinary/agency working
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in highly distressing and challenging circumstances.
• Understanding diversity and implementation into practice
• Ability to seek and engage in support and clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Knowledge of STOMP
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Support
• Training of groups of staff, in-house and external in PBS
• Experience of working within an MDT community team
• Experience of staff coaching/supervision

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work independently and to prioritise workload and manage related demands.
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience in face of distressing situations
• Ability to cope with potentially threatening and violent situations and to use breakaway techniques.

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Able to travel within the local community for appointments.
• Willingness to work flexibly

Desirable

• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).