Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner / Learning Disability Nurse

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to work within the Intensive Support Team (IST) for children and young people. The team works with a small number of young people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, their families and the systems around them; focusing on those who present with a high level of risk to themselves and/or others and where behaviours of concern impact on their quality of life and opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out functional assessments as part of a MDT. The candidate will lead on the assessment outcomes and the development of behaviour support plans. They will oversee the implementation and evaluation of behaviour plans and support families, carers and staff to implement a variety of positive behavioural interventions.,

• To oversee and carry out comprehensive functional assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Lead Clinician using the positive behaviour support framework; working with stakeholders and leading on the synthesis of assessment outcomes, formulation and the development of positive behaviour support plans.
• To oversee the implementation and evaluation of behaviour support plans and to support families, carers and staff to implement a variety of positive behavioural interventions.
• To assist the development, administrating, planning, reviewing and delivering of training offered by the IST.
• To demonstrate the values of a Positive Behaviour Support approach and work with partner agencies to ensure that these young people receive a holistic, person-centred service with an emphasis on the prevention of behaviours of concern and improved quality of life.
• To offer advice and consultation on a Positive Behaviour Support approach to colleagues, support staff and other, non-professional, carers.
• To working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. In doing so, be responsible for adhering to relevant Trust policies, professional ethics and standards and be accountable for clinical actions.
• To carry out assessments and deliver intervention programmes in various settings including the home, short break provisions and schools.
  
  The role requires a good understanding of the issues effecting individuals with a Learning Disability and/or those who are Autistic. The candidate must have experience of working in an MDT. They will demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and both the theory and practice of PBS, embracing the Trust's values as well as CYPIAPT principles.
The team is based in Shrewsbury, however a flexible working practice is needed as you will be working in a range of settings including homes, schools and respite settings. You must also be willing to travel given the geography of the county.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.