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Practitioner Psychologist - Learning Disabilities

Pulse Healthcare

Cheshire, North West EnglandView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

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Contract

Hours

Part time

Closing date

Not specified

Job description

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.

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.

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

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
Strong understanding of mental health and behavioural support
Ability to work across multiple sites and collaborate with MDTs
Excellent communication and formulation skills

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply – we value potential and commitment.

Click “Apply” via the Pulse website to submit your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Pulse is a trusted healthcare recruitment partner offering:

Exclusive locum roles across the UK
Personalised support throughout your placement
Expert compliance and onboarding assistance
Weekly payroll and flexible working options

We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know — we’re here to support you.

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