Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mildmay Oaks
Compensation: £35,000 / year
We are seeking a dedicated PBS Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at Mildmay Oaks. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
Set in a semi-rural location in Hook, Hampshire, Priory Hospital Mildmay Oaks supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients. The hospital provides a range of specialist services, including a 26-bed Rehabilitation and Recovery (R&R) service for male and female patients aged 18+, a 14-bed low secure unit for male patients aged 18+, and bespoke therapeutic placements (BTPs) for adults and young people across the site.
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to ourpatients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a PBS Practitioner , you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
We’re looking for a candidate with a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or a related field, such as a degree in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Applied Behaviour Analysis, or Autism Studies. You should have experience carrying out behavioural assessments and designing, implementing, and reviewing effective interventions for individuals who may display behaviours of concern.
You will bring hands-on experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, along with a solid understanding of key frameworks such as the Mental Health Act (1983), safeguarding, and risk management. The role requires someone who is resilient and able to work in both physically and emotionally demanding environments.
Strong leadership skills are important, alongside the ability to produce clear, accurate written reports and maintain high-quality records. Experience in delivering PBS training and a proven track record of reducing restrictive practices will be highly valued.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are also essential.
For more information about the role, you can email ChloeHanson@priorygroup.com
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
