Learning Disabilities Psychologist

Pulse Healthcare; Dundee; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Psychologist to work with adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and complex presentations in a specialist inpatient setting in Dundee. This is a part-time locum opportunity (3 days per week) with excellent clinical exposure and a supportive MDT.

The role starts mid‑March 2026 and runs until a permanent appointment is made, offering flexible working and attractive rates.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience with learning disabilities.
• Experience with complex presentations and autistic spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Work with individuals presenting with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Contribute to care planning and risk management using evidence‑based approaches.
• Work collaboratively within a full MDT including psychiatry, nursing and therapy colleagues.
• Support positive behaviour support planning and trauma‑informed care.
• Contribute to reports, reviews and clinical discussions, ensuring high standards of care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Learning disabilities

Complex presentations

Autistic spectrum disorder

Job description

Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & Complex Care | Dundee

Pulse is working with a specialist inpatient provider in Dundee to recruit an experienced Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and complex presentations. This is a part‑time locum opportunity (3 days per week) within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, offering excellent clinical exposure and flexible working.

The role is due to start mid‑March 2026 and will continue until a permanent appointment is made, making it ideal if you’re looking for stability without long‑term commitment. Attractive rates are available, and the service is based inDundee.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder
• Work with individuals presenting with complex needs and behaviours that challenge
• Contribute to care planning and risk management using evidence‑based approaches
• Work collaboratively within a full MDT including psychiatry, nursing and therapy colleagues
• Support positive behaviour support planning and trauma‑informed care
• Contribute to reports, reviews and clinical discussions, ensuring high standards of care

You’ll have the autonomy to shape your clinical input while being fully supported by an experienced team around you.

• Part‑time working (3 days per week)
• Attractive and flexible rates of pay
• Full MDT support
• Opportunity to work within a specialist LD and autism setting

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Experience working with learning disabilities
• Experience supporting individuals with complex presentations and/or autistic spectrum disorder

Desirable (but not essential):

• Inpatient or high‑dependency setting experience
• Experience with positive behaviour support or trauma‑informed approaches

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.