PBS Senior/Clinical Specialist - Hesley Group (10 Month Mat Cover)

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Positive Behaviour Support Senior/Clinical Specialist to enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities. This part-time role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support. You will engage with individuals, conduct assessments, and implement evidence-based practices to foster development. With opportunities for professional growth and supervision from experienced practitioners, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact service quality and staff development.

Benefits

Supervision from experienced BCBAs and psychologists

8 weeks holiday

Extensive CPD and training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with autistic individuals and intellectual disabilities.
• MSc in PBS/ABA or equivalent with a deep understanding of PBS principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavioural assessments and develop holistic interventions.
• Chair meetings and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Engagement with autistic individuals

Behavioural assessments

Coaching and training

Communication skills

Education

MSc in PBS/ABA or equivalent

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Registered member of UK Society of Behaviour Analysis

Tools

IT systems for communication and data analysis

Job description

PBS Senior/Clinical Specialist - Hesley Group (10 Month Mat Cover)

Do you have a compassionate approach to working with people? Are you committed to understanding people's needs and using evidence-based practice to help people flourish? We are looking for a Positive Behaviour Support Senior / Clinical Specialist to join us in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities. You will be a key part of the multi-disciplinary team within services and will also be part of our Therapeutic Services team, comprising Applied Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy.

This role is based in Copperclay Mews, Easingwold, with travel to other Hesley Group services as needed for meetings and service requirements.

This is a part-time, temporary role covering maternity leave for 10 months.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking candidates with:

1. Enthusiasm for engaging autistic individuals and people with intellectual disabilities in planning their futures.
2. Extensive experience working with autistic individuals and those with intellectual disabilities.
3. Experience in collaborative approaches to managing behaviours of concern and reducing restrictive practices.
4. MSc in PBS/ABA or equivalent, with a deep understanding of PBS principles and applications.
5. Experience in behavioural and skills assessments, interventions, and implementing PBS within MDT settings.
6. Experience in coaching, training, supporting staff, supervision, and service development.

Note: Applications from individuals with less extensive experience may be considered for the 'Senior' role rather than the Clinical 'Specialist' role.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

About us

Benefits include:

• Supervision from experienced BCBAs and psychologists.
• 8 weeks holiday (7 weeks for senior role).
• Extensive CPD and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence service delivery.
• Access to an employee assistance programme, including confidential counselling and physiotherapy.

Job responsibilities

Position: Positive Behaviour Support Clinical Specialist

Service: Central Services

Responsible to: Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Applied Psychology Lead

Core values:

As a PBS Clinical Specialist, you will work with a compassionate approach, committed to understanding people's needs and using evidence-based practices to support their development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting functional behavioural assessments and communicating findings accessibly.
• Developing and implementing holistic behavioural interventions.
• Communicating effectively within multidisciplinary teams and attending meetings.
• Chairing meetings with key stakeholders.
• Producing professional reports.
• Participating in pre-admission assessments and transition planning.
• Providing specialist advice, coaching, and consultation to staff, families, and professionals.
• Managing complex information and sensitive situations related to behaviours of concern.
• Monitoring progress through data collection at individual, service, and organizational levels.

Training and supervision duties include:

• Participating in supervision and appraisal.
• Engaging with current developments in PBS and relevant legislation.
• Maintaining knowledge of restrictive practice reduction.
• Developing skills through training.
• Supervising staff implementing PBS interventions.
• Sharing practice through forums and conferences.

Research and service evaluation tasks:

• Applying evidence-based practices.
• Supervising research activities.
• Contributing to service evaluations.

Information technology responsibilities:

• Using IT systems for communication and data analysis.
• Documenting assessments and interventions.
• Developing training materials.

General duties:

• Maintaining professional registration.
• Undertaking additional duties as discussed with management.

Health & Safety:

Adhering to health and safety legislation, understanding hazards, evaluating risks, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Contribution of this role:

This role significantly impacts service quality, staff support, and the overall reputation of Hesley Group. All staff are expected to share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Equivalent qualifications.
• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or UK Behaviour Analyst (UKBA) certification.
• Registered member of the UK Society of Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Training in clinical supervision and management or leadership.

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
• Advanced data analysis and communication skills.
• Expertise in functional behavioural assessments and holistic interventions.
• Experience leading training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to improve service quality and lead initiatives.
• Research and clinical audit skills.
• Ability to self-evaluate and share practice publicly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work with vulnerable populations.