Job Description
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<h2>Job Title</h2>
<p>Psychologist</p>
<h2>Banding</h2>
<p>Band 8a/b equivalent</p>
<h2>Location</h2>
<p>Dundee</p>
<h2>Working Hours</h2>
<p>3 days per week | Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm</p>
<h2>Salary</h2>
<p>Attractive rates (negotiable)</p>
<h3>Psychologist – Learning Disabilities Complex Care | Dundee</h3>
<p>Pulse is working with a specialist inpatient provider in <strong>Dundee</strong> to recruit an experienced <strong>Psychologist</strong> to support adults with <strong>learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and complex presentations</strong>. This is a <strong>part‑time locum opportunity (3 days per week)</strong> within a highly supportive <strong>multidisciplinary team</strong>, offering excellent clinical exposure and flexible working.</p>
<p>The role is due to <strong>start mid‑March 2026</strong> and will continue <strong>until a permanent appointment is made</strong>, making it ideal if you’re looking for stability without long‑term commitment. Attractive rates are available, and the service is based in<strong> Dundee</strong>.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
<p>In this role, you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder</li>
<li>Work with individuals presenting with complex needs and behaviours that challenge</li>
<li>Contribute to care planning and risk management using evidence‑based approaches</li>
<li>Work collaboratively within a full MDT including psychiatry, nursing and therapy colleagues</li>
<li>Support positive behaviour support planning and trauma‑informed care</li>
<li>Contribute to reports, reviews and clinical discussions, ensuring high standards of care</li>
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<p>You’ll have the autonomy to shape your clinical input while being fully supported by an experienced team around you.</p>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Part‑time working (3 days per week)</li>
<li>Attractive and flexible rates of pay</li>
<li>Full MDT support</li>
<li>Opportunity to work within a specialist LD and autism setting</li>
</ul>
<h2>Qualifications Experience</h2>
<p><strong>Essential / Minimum:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
<li>Experience working with <strong>learning disabilities</strong></li>
<li>Experience supporting individuals with <strong>complex presentations</strong> and/or <strong>autistic spectrum disorder</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desirable (but not essential):</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Inpatient or high‑dependency setting experience</li>
<li>Experience with positive behaviour support or trauma‑informed approaches</li>
</ul>
<p>If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you.</p>
<h2>How to Apply</h2>
<p>Apply today via the <strong>Pulse website</strong>, and a member of our specialist recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.</p>
<h2>Why Work with Pulse</h2>
<ul>
<li>Dedicated mental health recruitment specialists</li>
<li>Access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere</li>
<li>Honest, transparent support throughout the process</li>
<li>Help with compliance, onboarding and ongoing placements</li>
</ul>
<h2>Reasonable Adjustments</h2>
<p>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.</p>
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