PBS Practitioner

Priory; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Mill Garth and Priory Hospital Market Weighton are seeking a PBS Practitioner to join our compassionate team in Leeds and East Yorkshire. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role offers £35,000 per year.

You’ll need your own vehicle and a full driving licence — we’ll cover business mileage. You will implement PBS, conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments, develop PBS plans, and provide staff training.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in PBS or related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma)
• Qualified at Degree level or higher in a relevant field, e.g., Psychology
• Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate best practice in PBS implementation with individuals, teams, and families.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
• Develop and implement PBS plans.
• Provide staff training and development on PBS and related workshops.

Education

PBS qualification or related field

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Mill Garth

Compensation: £35,000 / year

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Mill Garth

Compensation: £35,000 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Mill Garth & Priory Hospital Market Weighton

£35,000

Full Time - 40 Hours

Priory Hospital Mill Garth and Priory Hospital Market Weigton have an opportunity for a PBS Practitioner to join our team.

Priory Hospital Mill Garth, Leeds, West Yorkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males with a range of mental health disorders. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes serving Meanwood and Leeds railway station approximately 3–4 miles from the service.

Priory Hospital Market Weighton, East Yorkshire is a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males, offering a tailored therapeutic programme focused on stabilisation, skills development, and community integration. It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop nearby and local bus and train links in the surrounding area. The M62 motorway is approximately 8 miles away, with road connections along the main York–Hull route.

You’ll need your own vehicle and a full driving licence — we’ll cover all business mileage

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

• Demonstrate best practice in the implementation of PBS, working with individuals, colleagues, key stakeholders, internal and external multidisciplinary teams, and families.
• Conduct Functional Behaviour Assessments.
• Develop and implement PBS plans.
• Provide staff training and development, including PBS, practice workshops, and other associated training.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Formal qualification in PBS or related field (e.g., BSc in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis, MA or MSc in Autism Studies, PBS/ABA Graduate Diploma).
• Qualified at Degree level or higher in a relevant field, e.g., Psychology.
• Experience working with people with co-occurring mental health conditions.

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.

Healthcare benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (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.