How do I hire locum or temporary psychologists through Actionus?

Send us the role, location, dates and engagement type. We confirm what is achievable, shortlist compliant psychologists and book them once you approve, with hours recorded through weekly online timesheets.

Can Actionus recruit permanent and interim psychologists?

Yes. We recruit psychology staff on locum, temporary, interim and permanent terms, and temporary assignments can convert to permanent on agreed terms.

What checks are completed before psychologists start?

Professional registration where it applies, right to work, identity, the correct level of DBS, references and role-specific training evidence. The compliance pack is shared with you before the assignment begins.

Do you work across the whole of the UK?

Yes. Actionus recruits nationally across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in Ireland, so you work with one agency wherever the vacancy sits.

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Hire locum, temporary, interim and permanent psychologists with Actionus. Clinical, counselling and forensic psychologists are in demand across mental health, neuropsychology, learning disability and secure services. Actionus works with HCPC-registered practitioner psychologists on locum, contract and permanent assignments in NHS, local authority and independent settings.

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How you can hire

Locum, temporary, interim or permanent.

Locum psychologists

Short-notice and planned locum psychologists to cover rota gaps, sickness, leave and backlogs, booked on your framework or direct engagement terms where they apply.

Temporary psychologists

Temporary psychologists for seasonal pressure, projects and fixed blocks of work, with weekly online timesheets approved by your manager.

Interim psychologists

Interim psychologists and senior leads to hold a service, cover a vacant post or deliver a change programme while you recruit permanently.

Permanent psychologists

Permanent psychologists sourced, screened and shortlisted against your brief, with interviews arranged and offers managed through to start.

Compliance checked before the first shift

•HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
•Enhanced DBS or PVG, with update service checks
•Right to work and identity verification
•References covering recent clinical employment
•Occupational health and immunisation clearance
•Mandatory training evidence

Settings we supply

•Community mental health teams
•Neuropsychology services
•Learning disability services
•Secure and forensic units

Specialities

Clinical psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic, Children and young people, Learning disabilities, Older adults

Questions

Hiring psychologists, answered.

How do I hire locum or temporary psychologists through Actionus?: Send us the role, location, dates and engagement type. We confirm what is achievable, shortlist compliant psychologists and book them once you approve, with hours recorded through weekly online timesheets.
Can Actionus recruit permanent and interim psychologists?: Yes. We recruit psychology staff on locum, temporary, interim and permanent terms, and temporary assignments can convert to permanent on agreed terms.
What checks are completed before psychologists start?: Professional registration where it applies, right to work, identity, the correct level of DBS, references and role-specific training evidence. The compliance pack is shared with you before the assignment begins.
Do you work across the whole of the UK?: Yes. Actionus recruits nationally across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in Ireland, so you work with one agency wherever the vacancy sits.

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