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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

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.

How to Apply

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.

Why Work with Pulse?

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

Reasonable Adjustments

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.