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Overview
Supporting the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed behavioural modification care within the Intensive Support Team (IST), which provides rapid and intensive support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism who are experiencing crisis. Being effective in a role that spans all NELFT boroughs and involves close collaboration with Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDTs). Working with both inpatients and outpatients to provide brief, low intensity evidence-based behavioural modification interventions based on a range of cognitive, behavioural and solution focused approaches. There will also be opportunities to become involved in service evaluation and audit projects. Working alongside MDT colleagues in the Intensive support team for people with a Learning disability or Autism who present to crisis services.
Responsibilities
* To provide (under supervision) behavioural modification input to a psychology/behavioural service to adults with intellectual disabilities, autism or both whose behaviours significantly challenge and place them at risk of an admission/placement breakdown. These individuals would be typically referred to and listed on the Adult Dynamic Support Register.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct behavioural modification assessments and contribute to formulations under supervision of a qualified Practitioner.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed approaches, and psychoeducational workshops.
* Support the development of safety and risk management plans to prevent hospital admissions and promote community-based care.
* Assist in service development initiatives, audits, and research projects.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data analysis related to incidents and outcomes.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and psychologist.
* Provide advice and training to care providers and support staff.
* Promote person-centred care and uphold the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Our Values 2025 - 2030
They are: We are kind, We are respectful, We work together with our communities. These values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Other information
Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London: This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time).
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy.
* Additional specialist post-graduate training in relevant psychological area/therapy/modality and registered with the appropriate professional body
* Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.
* Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or related field.
Experience
* Two (2) years of experience providing behavioural modification, physical restoration, social adjustment, or vocational adjustment services to clients in a behavioural health setting.
* Knowledge of evidence based clinical practice and a commitment to keeping abreast of new evidence-based practice developments in Behavioural Specialist (E)
* Experience of working with learning disabilities, autism and severe mental health difficulties and with behaviours that challenge (E)
* Experience of applying NICE compliant therapies relevant to the population (e.g. Behavioural approaches/PBS, managing challenging behaviours, intervention for populations with a learning disability diagnosis).
* An ability to communicate difficult information with sensitivity, empathy and reassurance.
* Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with service users from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge
* An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
* Knowledge of learning disability populations including autism presentations, inpatient/acute psychology and of evidence based psychological treatments
* Developed knowledge and skills in the use of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. (E)
* Knowledge of research, design and methodology. (D)
* Knowledge of PBS and trauma-informed models. (E)
* Familiarity with NELFT services and borough-specific pathways. (D)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a year (Plus HCAS) pro-rata
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