PBS Practitioner

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a PBS Practitioner to deliver specialist assessment, formulation, and intervention for people with learning disabilities and/or autism whose quality of life is affected by behaviours of concern.

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

Qualifications

• Specialist functional assessments and formulations for learning disabilities and autism.
• Develop and review PBS plans with individuals, families and professionals.
• Provide PBS guidance to colleagues and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PBS knowledge

Assessment skills

Autism/LD expertise

Team collaboration

Job description

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 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.

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.

About

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: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Stocks Job title: Enhanced Nurse Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000212878

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