Job summary
We are looking for a confident Assistant Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Acer Clinic .
This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Cygnet Acer Clinic
Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.
Your Day-to-Day We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with;
1. Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
2. Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
3. Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
4. Administration, audit, research and service development
Were looking for someone who is
5. Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
6. BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
7. Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
8. Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
9. Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
10. Salary:£27,000pa
11. Company pension scheme
12. A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre NHS card
13. Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
14. Internal and external CPD opportunities
15. Opportunities to become involved in research
16. Clinical supervision and peer support
Requirements
Contracted hours:40 per week
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
CygnetHealth Carehave been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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General Requirements
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