Behavioural Specialist | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	07 Hydref 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum (Plus HCAS) pro-rata
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	06 Tachwedd 2025
Lleoliad:	Ilford, IG3 8XJ
Cwmni:	North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7502424/395-AR070-25

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The post holder will achieve this by:



· 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.
• 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.

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• 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.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co- produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.

They are:

We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.



These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT(delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



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),

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

Certificates of Sponsorship



Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.


This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025