Practitioner Psychologist - Learning Disabilities

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.

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.

• 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.

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.