Practitioner in Psychological Interventions
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Practitioner in Psychological Interventions
The closing date is 22 September 2026
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.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 24 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.
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.
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
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2588
Job locations
Osborne Court
Osborne Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1JE
United Kingdom
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
United Kingdom
Aconbury North, 1st Floor
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Newtown Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1LG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Specific training in areas such as:
- Positive Behavioural Support.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Specific training in areas such as:
- Positive Behavioural Support.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Osborne Court
Osborne Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Osborne Court
Osborne Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Cathie Swainland
01527488555
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-2588
Job locations
Osborne Court
Osborne Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1JE
United Kingdom
Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
United Kingdom
Aconbury North, 1st Floor
Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Newtown Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1LG
United Kingdom
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