PBS Practitioner

Priory; Hook; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hook, Hampshire is hiring a PBS Practitioner for full-time work. The role involves assisting with patient care plans and providing support to patients with learning disabilities and autism. Ideal candidates have a qualification in Positive Behaviour Support and experience in related fields. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000, comprehensive training, and various employee benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing interventions.
• Direct support experience with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks like the Mental Health Act (1983).

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks to facilitate patient wellbeing.
• Contribute to a compassionate team committed to patient support.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support qualification

Empathy

Leadership

Excellent written and record-keeping skills

Education

BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Autism Studies

Job description

Overview

PBS Practitioner

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mildmay Oaks, Hook, Hampshire

Compensation: £35,000 / year

Mildmay Oaks is looking to recruit a PBS Practitioner to join the team. We have a Rehabilitation and Recovery (R&R) 26 beds, male and female, 18+, Secure 14 beds, male, 18+ and a BTPs Adults and/or young people across our hospital. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.

Set in a semi-rural location in Hook, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients. This includes specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support. We also offer adult and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and single-person, bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) across our hospital.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients’ wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a PBS Practitioner, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient specialist mental health services for adults.
• Provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for care and recovery.
• Committed to delivering high-quality care, inspiring innovation, and ensuring value.
• Takes an integrated and holistic approach to treatment, regardless of complexity or severity.
• Supported by knowledgeable and dedicated multidisciplinary clinical teams.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same. Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will hold a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or a related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, or Autism Studies) with experience conducting behavioural assessments and developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions for individuals with challenging behaviour. They will have direct support experience with people with learning disabilities and/or autism, a strong understanding of legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act (1983), safeguarding, and risk management, and the ability to work in physically and emotionally demanding situations. Strong leadership, excellent written and record-keeping skills, experience delivering PBS training, and a history of reducing restrictive practices are essential. A full driver's license and access to a vehicle for business use are also required.

For more information about the role, you can email Apply.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day of annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our IPD panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.