Job summary
We are recruiting a full-time fixed term (24 months) Psychological Interventions Practitioner to join our Psychological Interventions (PI) Team, working with adults with learning disabilities across Worcestershire. We are looking for a registered professional who is skilled in positive behaviour support, with a passion for improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and their carers.

Our team includes clinical and counselling psychologists, behavioural specialists and an assistant practitioner and we are part of a wider multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). The team provides a safe and supportive environment to work in, encouraging team members to use their specialist skills creatively to meet our service-users' complex needs. Our team meets regularly and we have a structured programme of CPD and reflective practice. There will be flexibility in agreeing a working pattern and official work-base, with some working from home.

Various bases available to be discussed: Osborne Court, Malvern, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Bromsgrove, Aconbury North, Worcester.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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

Essential qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification - RNLD, OT, SLT, Social Worker, RMN etc.
• Postgraduate qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or mental health issues in learning disabilities or relevant further training or experience

Desirable qualifications

• Specific training in areas such as Sensory processing/integration / Positive Behavioural Support

Essential experience

• Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and behavioural/mental health needs that challenge services
• Experience of assessment and delivery of therapeutic interventions with people with learning disabilities and their families
• Provision of consultation to other agencies around psychological interventions
• Assessment and management of risk

Contract Fixed term, 24 months
Pay scheme Agenda for Change, Band 6
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Closing date 17 November 2026
Reference number 798-8410496

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Apply through our website.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.