Practitioner in Psychological Interventions

The postholder will carry out evidence-based assessment and

intervention for adults with learning disabilities who present with psychological

and behavioural distress, holding a caseload of people with a range of needs. There

will be an emphasis on Positive Behaviour Support and work will be with individuals,

families and carers to improve their quality of life. The role will involve

offering consultation to members of the MDT and other agencies as well as

bespoke person-centred training.

The postholder will join the PI team in making referral

decisions, reflecting on cases and contributing to team CPD. They will promote knowledge

about well-being and positive mental health in people with learning

disabilities and those who support them. As part of the PI team, they will

represent the team in various forums in the wider learning disability service. They

will have an individual development plan, which will identify other aspects of

the post and we are happy to discuss this.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role

please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss the job

description further.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,

we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals

and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health

and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of

all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over

100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible

working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,

and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value

diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,

and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to

33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work

unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of supportive staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our

website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to

pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from

you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained

interest in working for the Trust.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Specific training in areas such as:; - Positive Behavioural Support.

Experience