About the role
Overview
Colchester, CO4 5HF
Full Time
Up to £58,300pa DOE
24 April 2025
Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We need a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester:
Cygnet Hospital Colchester, formerly known as Fairview Hospital, is a 54 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.
Your Day-to-Day...
1. You'll be working 40 hours a week
2. Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
3. Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
4. Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
5. Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
6. Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
7. Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.
We are looking for someone who is...
1. A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
2. Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
3. Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
4. Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
1. Competitive Salary
2. Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
3. Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
4. Expert clinical supervision & peer support
5. Employee referral scheme
6. Pension scheme
7. "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change?
If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk
Join us!
In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr