Locum Psychologist – Children & Young People's Learning Disabilities Service – Birmingham
Pulse Healthcare
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
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Contract
Contract
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You'll work with children and young people with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and neurodevelopmental conditions. This job suits someone who's patient, understanding, and able to work with vulnerable people. You'll help these young people overcome challenges and improve their mental health. You'll need to be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll need
- You'll need a doctoral degree in psychology (e.g. PhD, DClinPsy) and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- You should have experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
- You'll need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- You should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- You'll need to be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or shadowing in a similar setting to gain experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities.
- Make sure your CV and application highlight your relevant experience and skills.
- Prepare to talk about your experience and approach to working with vulnerable young people in an interview.
- Think about how your values and motivations align with the role and the service's goals.
- Research Pulse Healthcare and the service to show your interest and enthusiasm for the role.
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Job description
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. Thi…
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Adzuna
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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