Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Brecon

Pulse Healthcare; Brecon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry for a locum role in Brecon, Brecknockshire. 36 hours per week with an immediate start and a competitive rate to discuss on application.

The role focuses on high‑quality assessment and management of patients with learning disabilities across inpatient and community settings, with MDT collaboration and supervision of junior medical staff.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Section 12 approval is required.
• Extensive experience in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry, including inpatient and community settings.
• Consultant-level experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric care for individuals with learning disabilities across inpatient and CMHT settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Offer clinical supervision and support to junior medical staff.
• Ensure full compliance with the Mental Health Act (MHA) and other relevant legislation.

Education

Full GMC registration

Section 12 approval

Job description

Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Brecon

Brecon, Brecknockshire

Job Title:Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
Grade:Consultant
Location: Brecon, Brecknockshire
Working Hours:36 hours per week
Rate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to join our client in Brecon, Brecknockshire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start on a short-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric care for individuals with learning disabilities across inpatient and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) settings
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
• Offer clinical supervision and support to junior medical staff
• Ensure full compliance with the Mental Health Act (MHA) and other relevant legislation

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration
• Section 12 approval
• Extensive experience in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry, particularly in inpatient and community settings
• Proven experience in a Consultant-level role

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.