Learning Disabilities Psychologist

PsyDin; Dundee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time 3 days per week

Full MDT support

LD/autism setting

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare invites an experienced Psychologist to join a specialist LD and autism MDT in Dundee. The part-time locum role (3 days per week) focuses on learning disabilities, complex presentations and trauma-informed care, with supportive multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will conduct assessments, develop formulations and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, and contribute to care planning, risk management and reports within a hospital or inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist is required.
• Experience working with learning disabilities is essential.
• Experience with complex presentations and/or autistic spectrum disorder is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Autonomy to shape your clinical input while being supported by an experienced team.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Ghulam Qadir Dundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom contract Remote Behavioral Health Specialist Employer: Pulse Healthcare Location: Dundee City, Scotland, United Kingdom Reference: 34130 Contact: Psychology North | 01992305604 Job Title: Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & Complex Care Banding: Band 8a/b equivalent Working Hours: 3 days per week | Monday–Friday | 9:00am–5:00pm Contract: Temporary/Locum (until permanent appointment made) Salary: Attractive rates (negotiable) Start: Mid-March 2026 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 will have the autonomy to shape your clinical input while being fully supported by an experienced team.

Benefits

• 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

Essential / Minimum:

• 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 do not meet every requirement but feel this role could be a good fit, applications are still welcome.

Why Work With Pulse

Dedicated mental health recruitment specialists, access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere, honest and transparent support throughout the process, help with compliance, onboarding and ongoing placements.