Learning Disabilities Jobs

Job Title Psychologist Banding Band 8a/b equivalent Location Dundee Working Hours 3 days per week | Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm Salary Attractive rates (negotiable) Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & Complex Care | Dundee Pulse is working with a specialist inpatient provider in Dundee to recruit an experienced Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and complex presentations . This is a part‑time locum opportunity (3 days per week) within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team , offering excellent clinical exposure and flexible working. The role is due to start mid‑March 2026 and will continue until a permanent appointment is made , making it ideal if you’re looking for stability without long‑term commitment. Attractive rates are available, and the service is based in Dundee . Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder Work with individuals presenting with complex needs and behaviours that challenge Contribute to care planning and risk management using evidence‑based approaches Work collaboratively within a full MDT including psychiatry, nursing and therapy colleagues Support positive behaviour support planning and trauma‑informed care Contribute to reports, reviews and clinical discussions, ensuring high standards of care You’ll have the autonomy to shape your clinical input while

Job Title Clinical/Forensic Psychologist Banding Band 8a/b Location Grimsby (covering North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire) Working Hours Up to 30 hours per week - locum contract Salary Competitive, DOE - opportunity for higher salaries Opening Paragraph Pulse is seeking an experienced Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join a Learning Disabilities service in Grimsby. This is a unique opportunity to work within a psychology-led, multi-disciplinary team supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who are at risk of offending or have an offending history. You’ll play a key role in helping service users transition safely from secure care into the community, reducing risk and promoting independence. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and the chance to make a real impact in a specialist forensic setting. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead the delivery of highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions. Provide clinical supervision and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies. Take a senior role in managing complex cases and risk assessments. Deliver offence-specific therapeutic interventions and treatments. Chair and facilitate complex case reviews and multi-agency meetings. Contribute to service development, policy review, and research initiatives. Communicate complex psychological formulations and treatment plans effectively within the multidisciplinary team. Benefits Competitive salary and N

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist – Learning Disability Services (Paediatrics & Adults) Location: Regional role – West Midlands & South Midlands Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (30% home-based / 70% community-based) Our client is seeking an experienced Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Learning Disability Services team in a regional role covering the West Midlands and South Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity for an OT who is passionate about delivering high-quality, specialist interventions across both children’s and adult services. This home-based hybrid role offers a balance of remote working and community visits, supporting individuals in a range of settings while maintaining flexibility and autonomy. The Role You will work across learning disability services, supporting both children and adults with complex needs. The role involves specialist assessment and intervention, close multidisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on sensory integration and functional outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Deliver highly specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions across learning disability services Work with both children and adults, providing tailored, person-centred support Undertake sensory integration assessments and develop specialist intervention programmes Provide advice, training, and support to families, carers, and professionals Work autonomously across a regional patch, managing your own diary and

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Adult Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: South Coast Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application Join a dynamic and supportive Community Learning Disabilities Team on the South Coast of England as a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry. This rewarding role offers the chance to work closely with multidisciplinary professionals delivering compassionate, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a key part in assessments, care planning, and clinical leadership, with flexibility and autonomy in your schedule. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or seeking a meaningful placement in a scenic region, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • Section 12 approval (desirable) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: London Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application Join a dynamic and supportive Community Learning Disabilities Team in the East Midlands as a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry. This rewarding role offers the chance to work closely with multidisciplinary professionals delivering compassionate, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a key part in assessments, care planning, and clinical leadership, with flexibility and autonomy in your schedule. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or seeking a meaningful placement in a scenic region, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • Section 12 approval (desirable) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: Home Counties Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application Join a busy Community Learning Disabilities Team in the Home Counties as a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry. This rewarding role offers the chance to work closely with multidisciplinary professionals delivering compassionate, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a key part in assessments, care planning, and clinical leadership, with flexibility and autonomy in your schedule. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or seeking a meaningful placement in a scenic region, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Community Learning Disabilities Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: South Wales Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application Join a dynamic and supportive Community Learning Disabilities Team in the beautiful South of Wales as a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry. This rewarding role offers the chance to work closely with multidisciplinary professionals delivering compassionate, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a key part in assessments, care planning, and clinical leadership, with flexibility and autonomy in your schedule. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or seeking a meaningful placement in a scenic region, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • Section 12 approval (desirable) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

J ob Title: Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: Bedfordshire Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application Join a dynamic and supportive Community Learning Disabilities Team as a Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry. This rewarding role offers the chance to work closely with multidisciplinary professionals delivering compassionate, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a key part in assessments, care planning, and clinical leadership, with flexibility and autonomy in your schedule. Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or seeking a meaningful placement in a scenic region, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • Section 12 approval (Desirable) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Banding: Band 7 Location: Pembrokeshire Working Hours: Full-time or part-time considered Salary: Band 7 Join Our Team as a Clinical Psychologist – Learning Disabilities Are you a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? We are recruiting for a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to join our client's specialist Learning Disabilities service. While prior experience in Learning Disabilities is a bonus, it’s not essential – we welcome applications from psychologists with a strong foundation in clinical practice and a passion for person-centred care. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse settings, including community and inpatient environments, delivering evidence-based interventions and assessments. You’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for individuals with complex needs. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide specialist psychological assessments, including psychometrics and cognitive evaluations. Deliver tailored interventions using a range of psychological models and approaches. Work collaboratively with service users, families, and professionals to develop care plans. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Offer consultation and advice to colleagues across the service. Benefits Competitive salary and NHS-equivalent benefits Flexible working options Opportunities for CPD and career progression Supportive multidiscip

Job Title: Locum Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs Location: Cheshire Working Hours: 2 days per week (Monday–Friday, daytime hours) Salary: Attractive rates (PAYE or approved umbrella only) Start Date: ASAP End Date: Ongoing Are you a qualified Psychologist with experience in mental health and learning disabilities? Pulse is recruiting for a Locum Psychologist to work across three specialist residential services supporting adults with learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge, and associated complex needs. This is a part-time opportunity (2 days per week) to join a well-established multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and contribute to person-centred care in a social care setting. Responsibilities As a Locum Psychologist, you will : Provide psychological input across three (local) residential services Deliver specialist psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions. Work collaboratively with the MDT to support care planning and risk management. Contribute to service users’ wellbeing through evidence-based approaches. Support staff teams with psychologically informed strategies and consultation. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service development. Benefits Attractive locum rates Flexible daytime working (Mon–Fri) Ongoing contract Supportive MDT environment Opportunity to work across diverse settings Weekly payroll via PAYE or approved umbrella companies Qualifications and Experience We welcome applications from can

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: North West England Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application We are seeking a dedicated Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join a Community Learning Disabilities Team. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality care to individuals with complex needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing management of service users. Competitive rates are offered, and immediate start dates are available for the right candidate. Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: London Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application We are currently recruiting a full-time Locum Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to work within a Learning Disabilities community team. This ongoing position offers competitive rates and the opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality care to patients with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in psychiatry and a strong interest in treating patients with learning disabilities. Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Consultant Psychiatrist We are seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a private hospital in, Hampshire. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) part time will be considered. Set in a semi-rural location, this private hospital group supports the NHS by providing low secure services and level 2 rehabilitation services for both male and female patients. This includes specialist learning disability and autism spectrum support. What you’ll be doing You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patients’ wellbeing. The service takes a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in recovery and treatment, including: Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu. Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Supervising referral and admission processes, including contributing to pre-admission assessments. Providing a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to assessment, formulation and treatment planning. What you’ll bring This post requires a strong team player who is enthusiastic about working within a multidisciplinary framework. The appointed consultant must hold and maintain registration with the General Medical Counc

Job Title: RNLD – Learning Disabilities Band: 6 Location: New Malden, Surrey Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 RNLD to join a specialist learning disabilities service in New Malden, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in a compassionate and person-centred environment. The role is available on a locum basis with an immediate start and offers competitive rates. What will your responsibilities be? As a Band 6 RNLD, you will provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans tailored to each individual’s needs. You will also support the delivery of therapeutic interventions, contribute to risk assessments, and work collaboratively with families, carers, and the wider clinical team to promote independence and well-being. Benefits: Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for CPD and career progression £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme Electronic timesheet processing via iPoint Access to roles in both NHS and private sectors Qualifications and Experiences: NMC registration as a Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities (RNLD) Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience Experience working with in

Job Title: Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start. What will your responsibilities be? This role involves working across community mental health teams (CMHT) and inpatient settings, delivering specialist psychiatric care to individuals with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality mental health services. The postholder will also participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, and maintain documentation in line with NHS standards. Qualifications and Experience: • GMC registration (essential) • Section 22 approval and Approved Clinician status • Extensive experience in learning disabilities psychiatry, including CMHT and inpatient care • Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills • A commitment to delivering patient-centred care How to apply If you believe your experience aligns with this role, please apply today. Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. If you are already registered with Pulse and refer a fri