We are looking for a confident Qualified Psychologist - 12 month FTC with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 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
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About us
Cygnet 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.
Job responsibilities
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet has been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you will have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We need a Qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. You will be joining our team on a full time hours, 40 hours per week basis. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients is a challenging, satisfying vocation.
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
Within this role you will be supervising two full time Assistant Psychologists whilst leading on the Psychological assessments with females with personality disorder on Acer lower; however, you will be required to support patients on our Acute ward on a referral basis.
* Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
* Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
* Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
* Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
* Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
* Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.
We are looking for someone who is...
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
* Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
* Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.
Why Cygnet? We offer you
* Salary up to £65,000pa
* Flexible working, four days on site and one day remote working
* Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
* Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
* Expert clinical supervision & peer support
* 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. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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