Are you an outstanding Clinical Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care within acquired brain injury?
We need a Clinical Psychologist, preferably with an interest in working towards the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology, to join our brand new service in the North West.
So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you.
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.
Cygnet Paddocks:
Cygnet Paddocks is our new specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service will provide a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation. The service opened in June 2024.
The individually designed wards will replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services; facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.
Your Day-to-Day...
The post-holder will have a key role in providing:
* Specialist psychological assessments, interpretation of psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, individual and group therapy. You will also consider potential risks and social needs of the client group, relevant to their diagnosis.
* Collaboratively develop risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
* You will work as part of a dedicated clinical team providing a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
* You will be expected to offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families and other agencies.
As a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, you will have a pivotal role in the training and clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists and the APDP programme provided by Cygnet.
We are looking for someone who is...
* A HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
* Minimum 1 years qualified experience
* Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience in the delivery of trauma informed care
* Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
* Capable of working with difficulties such as physical & verbal aggression, history of offending, drug and alcohol problems and self-harm.
Cygnet Benefits:
* Pension
* Life insurance
* CPD opportunities
* Free parking
* Free meals for staff on duty
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
* Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure - or securing your future with professional development and a pension - we support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
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