Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Aberdeen

Job title: Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role involves working across community mental health teams (CMHT) and inpatient settings, delivering specialist psychiatric care to individuals with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality mental health services. The postholder will also participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, and maintain documentation in line with NHS standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• • GMC registration (essential)

• • Section 22 approval and Approved Clinician status

• • Extensive experience in learning disabilities psychiatry, including CMHT and inpatient care

• • Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills

• • A commitment to delivering patient-centred care

• Reasonable Adjustments

• If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your placement.

• We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.