Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapist Jobs

Pulse AHP’s Physiotherapy Team is currently recruiting an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist with community Learning Disabilities to join the team for a part-time role based in the Staffordshire area. These roles will be in the Staffordshire area providing Physiotherapy services. To be successful in this role you MUST have at least 2 years’ experience working exclusively with a community learning disability population. Position : Physiotherapist Location : Staffordshire Hours : 3 days per week Duration : Ongoing Essential skills: Recent Physiotherapy experience of at least 24 months Proof of competency Car Driver Essential (mileage paid at 40p per mile) We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to be able to work at least 3 days per week. These will be part-time hours across the week. This position is available now and the pay rate for this role will be up to £27 per hour. Main responsibilities of this Physiotherapy vacancy: The role would lend itself to someone who has previous experience with learning disabilities, or transferrable skills from working with a variety of neurological, MSK, and respiratory-based teams. Part-time (3 days) Physiotherapist B6 for 12 weeks working with the Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT) Essential requirements of this Physiotherapy vacancy: You must be a Physiotherapist with a recent experience of at least 24 months. You must be willing to register with our agency fully. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. If you are interested in this Physiotherapist role, please apply by clicking the Apply button. Or if you would like more details about this role, contact the Physiotherapy team today , we always have time to take your call. Why work with Pulse? The minute you register with Pulse we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you'll realise we know your speciality inside out. Our expert recruitmen

Band 8a Birmingham, West Midlands Full-Time or Part-Time Considered Competitive NHS Agency Rate Pulse Mental Health is currently recruiting for a Locum Psychologist to join a specialist 0–19 Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Service in Birmingham, West Midlands. The service supports children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, behaviours that challenge, and a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist NHS multidisciplinary team working with young people who present with complex and often overlapping needs. Many children and young people supported by the service are awaiting formal diagnosis and require comprehensive psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention. You will play an important role in supporting young people, families, carers, and professionals to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life. The service offers a varied and rewarding caseload, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people across Birmingham. Responsibilities As a Locum Psychologist, you will: Undertake specialist psychological assessments for children and young people aged 0–19 years presenting with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Develop formulations to understand complex presentations and inform care planning and intervention. Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual needs. Support children and young people who present with behaviours that challenge and co-occurring mental health needs. Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, social care teams, and other professionals involved in care. Provide consultation and psychological advice to multidisciplinary colleagues. Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessment, and risk management processes. Maintain accurate and timely clinical

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Community Learning Disabilities Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire Area 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 Psychiatry - Community Learning Disabilities Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: South West Yorkshire 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 West 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 Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Specialty Doctor Location: South West England 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 West 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) • 3+ Years experience working in a psychiatry position • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job Purpose Join our Intensive Support Team (IST) to provide specialist psychological support for individuals with learning disabilities during periods of crisis. This role focuses on delivering person-centred interventions that promote independence, inclusion, and positive behaviour support. Key Responsibilities Deliver intensive, specialist support to clients with increased health needs and their carers. Provide access to clinical expertise during times of crisis, complementing the work of the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD). Apply evidence-based approaches such as Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support. Work collaboratively within a small multi-disciplinary team across community settings. Uphold principles of empowerment, least restrictive practice, and skill development for service users.

A secure healthcare service is seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team within a learning disability ward. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. The service is located in a rural area and provides specialist care for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, behaviors that challenge, or offending behaviors. The setting includes low secure beds and a newly opened locked rehabilitation service. What you’ll be doing You will join a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing. The service takes a personalised, therapeutic approach to help individuals progress with confidence toward a healthier future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include: Providing expert clinical care as a Responsible Clinician, supported by an on-site senior management team. Assisting qualified staff with assessments and the implementation of individual care plans. Undertaking routine clinical tasks and activities delegated to support patient dignity, wellbeing, and recovery. Managing complex cases within learning disability psychiatry. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Being supported by dedicated administrative staff and having access to flexible or remote working options. Participating in the non-residential second on-call rota (low contact rate). Further details can be found in the job description. What you’ll bring to the role The role is rewarding and varied, requiring resilience and empathy. No two days are the same. The ideal candidate will: Hold a CCT or CESR in Psychiatry of Learning Disability. Have Approved Clinician status. Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a compassionate, patient-centred approach. Have experience managing complex clinical presentations in this population. Understand recovery-focused care, positive risk-taking, and appropriate use of restrictive practices. Be able to work collaboratively within a well-established MDT. Informal enquiries can be made via th

Start: ASAP Hours: 2–3 days per week Duration: 3 months (review after) Location: Multiple sites (South) Remote: Partly Client Group: Adults with Autism Role Overview We’re seeking an experienced Psychologist to oversee five social care residences and supervise two Assistant Psychologists . You’ll provide specialist psychological services for adults with ASD and learning disabilities, including assessments, formulations, interventions, and risk management. The role involves working across multiple sites and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Deliver psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions. Formulate treatment plans and manage complex cases. Conduct risk assessments and contribute to risk management. Provide specialist advice, consultation, and clinical supervision. Liaise with staff across services to ensure coordinated care

Job Title: Long-Term Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Purley, South London Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Purley Start Date: ASAP Salary: £24.00–£45.00 per hour Working Hours: Part-time or full-time, school term time Job Overview We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a specialist primary school in Purley, supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilities. This is a long-term locum opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and making a meaningful difference to their communication and development. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of approximately 50 children, providing assessment, intervention and ongoing support tailored to each child’s individual needs. The school prides itself on its child-centred approach, ensuring that children always come first. Staff work closely with pupils and their families to build strong, trusting relationships and create a supportive environment in which every child can thrive. This role would suit an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist who is confident managing a caseload and working as part of a multidisciplinary educational team. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Manage a caseload of approximately 50 primary-aged children with moderate to severe learning disabilities and associated communication needs. • Assess and identify children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). • Plan and deliver individualised and group-based speech and language therapy interventions. • Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and other professionals to support children’s communication and development. • Develop and review appropriate therapy programmes based on individual needs and outcomes. • Provide advice, guidance and strategies to school staff and families to support communication development throughout the school day. • Maintain accurate and u

Specialist College Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6/7 Location: Uxbridge Hours: Full-time / Part-time Start Date: ASAP Contract: Ongoing Rate: £24.00–£34.00 per hour Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join an Outstanding Specialist College in Uxbridge, supporting young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The college provides life-changing learning opportunities for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication and behavioural difficulties, and complex medical needs. This role is suitable for a Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in specialist education or complex needs. You will work as part of a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering person-centred, evidence-based speech and language therapy to help learners develop functional communication, independence, and skills to achieve their personal aspirations and actively participate in their community. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs for young people and adults with complex SEND, including PMLD and behavioural challenges. Design and deliver individualised and group therapy programmes tailored to learners’ functional goals and educational outcomes. Provide specialist guidance, modelling, and training to teaching staff, support workers, and families to embed communication strategies across the learning environment. Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, annual reviews, and multi-disciplinary team meetings. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional, organisational, and legal standards. Support service development and best practice, including mentoring junior colleagues or students (Band 7 level). Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you should ha

Specialist College Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6/7 Location: Southwark (Camberwell Green & Bermondsey) Hours: Full-time / Part-time Start Date: ASAP Contract: Ongoing Rate: £24.00–£34.00 per hour Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join an Outstanding Specialist College in Southwark, supporting young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The college offers life-changing learning opportunities for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication and behavioural difficulties, and complex medical needs. This role is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in specialist education or complex needs. You will work within a highly supportive, multi-disciplinary team, delivering person-centred, evidence-based speech and language therapy to empower learners to develop functional communication, independence, and skills for meaningful participation in their community. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs for young people and adults with complex SEND, including PMLD and behavioural needs. Plan and deliver individualised and group therapy programmes aligned with learners’ functional goals and educational outcomes. Provide specialist advice, modelling, and training to teaching staff, support workers, and families to embed communication strategies across the learning environment. Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, annual reviews, and multi-disciplinary team meetings. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional, organisational, and legal standards. Support service development and best practice, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues or students (Band 7 level). Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you shoul

Job Title: Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: North East Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Full-time initially for up to 6 months) Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to work within specialist school settings in the North East, supporting children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and complex communication needs. Many pupils use or require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). These special school environments provide highly tailored education and therapeutic support for pupils with complex needs. You will work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering meaningful interventions that help pupils develop functional communication skills and improve their quality of life. This role is suitable for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with experience in special schools or complex paediatric caseloads, who is confident working with severe and profound needs and is looking for flexible working options. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Assess, diagnose, and manage children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), including complex needs associated with PMLD, ASC, and severe learning disabilities. Deliver and review individualised therapy programmes, including AAC interventions, in collaboration with education and clinical teams. Work closely with teachers, support staff, families, and other professionals to embed communication strategies across the school day. Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards. Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, reviews, and care planning. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognis

Job Title: Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist Banding: Band 7–8b (depending on experience) Location: Multiple Residential Sites across Manchester Working Hours: Full-Time (On-site only) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (Band 7–8b) Pulse are recruiting an HCPC registered Psychologist to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with complex trauma, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a full-time, on-site role working across several sites in the greater Manchester region. Sponsorship is available for eligible applicants (must be HCPC registered), and the role offers a unique opportunity to lead psychological therapies within a trauma-informed framework. Responsibilities: As a Psychologist, you will: Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health needs. Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Lead psychological input across services, embedding trauma-informed care principles. Provide consultation, guidance, and supervision to non-psychologist colleagues, trainees, and assistants. Contribute to service development through research, audit, and teaching. Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining autonomy within professional guidelines. Benefits: Sponsorship available for eligible candidates Mileage paid at £0.45 per mile (after first 20 miles from home) Private medical insurance post-probation Confidential Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities for further training in CFT, DBT, Dynamic Dyadic Psychotherapy, and Systemic Practice Qualifications and Experience: We welcome applications from candidates who: Are HCPC-registered Psychologists Have experience working with children and young people, ideally in residential or trauma-informed settings Are confident in psychological formulation and therapeutic delivery across a range of models Can work both in

Job Title: Special School Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: Northolt and Uxbridge, London Start Date: ASAP Rate: £35.00 – £45.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered Contract Length: 3 months (with potential for extension) Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to work within a group of special schools in Northolt and Uxbridge. These educational settings support children and young adults with a broad range of learning disabilities, including autism, physical disabilities, and sensory needs. In this role, you will provide specialist assessment, intervention, and support to help students develop essential communication skills and access their learning environment more effectively. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across both school sites, delivering a mix of 1:1 therapy, group sessions, and classroom-based support. This position is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with a strong background in paediatrics, special educational needs (SEN), and autism spectrum conditions. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Deliver specialist speech and language therapy services to children and young people with a range of complex needs including autism, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised therapy plans. Work closely with teaching staff, parents, and other professionals to support communication across educational and home settings. Provide input in multidisciplinary meetings, annual reviews, and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes. Document therapy goals, progress, and outcomes in line with clinical and legal standards. Provide advice, strategies, and resources to support staff in embedding communication approaches into daily school routines. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have: A recognised degree in Speec

Job Title: Physiotherapist Banding: Band 6 Location: London, Greater London Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Hourly Rate: £25.00 – £27.00 Working Hours: Full-time We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Physiotherapist specialising in Learning Disabilities to join our client’s team in London. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities by supporting their physical health, mobility, and overall well-being. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver tailored physiotherapy interventions that promote independence and improve quality of life for service users. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for assessing the physical needs of individuals with learning disabilities, developing and implementing personalised treatment plans, and delivering physiotherapy interventions in a variety of settings. You will also provide advice and training to carers and support staff, contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards. Qualifications and Experience HCPC registration (Health and Care Professions Council) Degree in Physiotherapy Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Commitment to person-centred care and promoting independence Why Work with Pulse? From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our experienced recruitment consultants understand your specialty and are committed to finding opportunities that match your skills and preferences. As a preferred or sole supplier to many clients, we offer exclusive roles not available elsewhere. We prioritise your professional goals, listen to your needs, and treat you as a valued individual—not just a resource. How to Apply If you are interested in regis