Specialty Doctor – Learning Disabilities In The North West Of England

This opportunity has arisen due to ongoing difficulty in securing a suitable consultant, and we are looking to appoint a capable clinician to support the service during this period.

Key Details

• Location: North West England
• Duration: 3 months (ongoing placement)
• Approvals: Section 12 and AC approval not required
• Travel: Community-based role requiring home visits – candidate must have own transport and ability to travel

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a Specialty Doctor
• At least 6 months recent experience in Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Confident working independently in a community LD setting
• Experience managing complex cases in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to conduct patient assessments in community and home settings

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality medical input, supporting adults with learning disabilities across the community. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a community setting
• Excellent communication and MDT collaboration skills
• Flexibility to travel across the service footprint

If you are an experienced Specialty Doctor with recent LD experience and are available for a 3-month placement, we would be keen to hear from you.