Behaviour Support Nurse
The closing date is 14 July 2026.
We are looking for a registered Learning Disability nurse to join our established Behaviour Support team to work safely and competently alongside adults with Learning disabilities who have behaviours that challenge within the principles of positive behaviour support.
The role requires the nurse to work creatively, collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the very best standards of care in support of an innovative, safe and progressive service.
The post holder will work closely with the wider MDT and also be required to work with families/carers/others who are providing support to the person within a variety of community assessment.
There will be direct patient contact which includes completing assessment of needs, care planning and interventions. The role will include the ability to produce and prepare a person-centred PBS plan and on occasions deliver training as required.
It will be a requirement for newly qualified nurses to undertake a preceptorship course within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Provide pro‑active implementation of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) pathway.
- To work as a positive team member within the Behaviour Support Team and the wider multi‑disciplinary team.
- To work collaboratively with the individual and others.
- To provide a safe and specialist service recognising own professional limitations.
- To hold and manage a case load.
- Completion of specialist assessments; formulation; implementation and evaluation of measurable interventions, supported by robust risk assessments.
- To maintain clear, contemporaneous records of all case work, using approved electronic and non-electronic recording systems.
- To work within legal parameters, having a working knowledge of relevant legislation.
- To actively participate in regular clinical and management supervision with line manager and Therapists.
- To actively participate and complete revalidation as required by the NMC.
- Actively participate in own appraisal and ensure objectives and work plans are met.
- To comply with all Mandatory and Statutory training requirements.
- Assessment and supervision of student nurses and other learners.
- To participate in audit and service evaluation programmes.
- To contribute to the clinical governance infrastructure, assisting to ensure the delivery of high‑quality services.
About us
At Black Country NHS Foundation Trust we are building a high‑calibre, inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform mental health care and deliver healthier and happier lives across all our communities.
The trust is rated as ‘Good’ by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across the Black Country. We have recently invested in created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well as launching a far reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi‑agency and multi‑disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.
Person Specification
Essential and desirable
- Registered RNLD or RNMH
- Working with adults with a Learning Disability who present with complex and challenging needs
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
- Training in Positive Behaviour Support
- Able to manage a case load
- Delivery of and participation in training
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.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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