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 Hospital Bury - Forestwood (CAMHS) 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. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,500 to £26,500 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP5CE2FB62 Job locations Bury BL8 2BS Job description Job responsibilities Full Time Assistant Psychologist Starting Salary: £26,500 Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood Cygnet Healthcare is seeking to recruit a full time, experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join Forestwood Hospital at Cygnet Bury in Greater Manchester. This role will be working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood providesa wide range of inpatientmental health services for young people aged between 12-18 across 4 wards: Primrose a 12 bed PICU ward for young males and females Wizard House - a 12 bed general adolescent acute ward for young males and females Buttercup an 8 bed PICU ward for young males and females Mulberry a 12 bed low secure ward for young females. Job Role The role of the Assistant Psychologist will be to support and enhance the psychological care of young people within Forestwood hospital by assisting the Qualified Psychologists in the delivery and evaluation of effective services that meet Cygnets Healthcare objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations. To thereby help understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and disorder and improve mental health and wellbeing of young people in the care of the hospital. The role involves the administration, scoring and report writing of psychometric assessments, standardised risk assessments, clinical formulation and supervised individual and group interventions. Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development, and additional training will be supported. Candidate Profile You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated and well organised. You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all youll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology, further postgraduate training in a relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable. Previous experience of working within in-patient mental health services and settings is essential, alongside some experience of working with young people who experience mental health difficulties. At least 6 months previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Please note this post may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Interview date: TBC Job description Job responsibilities Full Time Assistant Psychologist Starting Salary: £26,500 Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood Cygnet Healthcare is seeking to recruit a full time, experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join Forestwood Hospital at Cygnet Bury in Greater Manchester. This role will be working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood providesa wide range of inpatientmental health services for young people aged between 12-18 across 4 wards: Primrose a 12 bed PICU ward for young males and females Wizard House - a 12 bed general adolescent acute ward for young males and females Buttercup an 8 bed PICU ward for young males and females Mulberry a 12 bed low secure ward for young females. Job Role The role of the Assistant Psychologist will be to support and enhance the psychological care of young people within Forestwood hospital by assisting the Qualified Psychologists in the delivery and evaluation of effective services that meet Cygnets Healthcare objectives, national strategic and policy guidelines, commissioner requirements and user and carer needs and expectations. To thereby help understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and disorder and improve mental health and wellbeing of young people in the care of the hospital. The role involves the administration, scoring and report writing of psychometric assessments, standardised risk assessments, clinical formulation and supervised individual and group interventions. Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development, and additional training will be supported. Candidate Profile You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated and well organised. You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all youll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology, further postgraduate training in a relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable. Previous experience of working within in-patient mental health services and settings is essential, alongside some experience of working with young people who experience mental health difficulties. At least 6 months previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Please note this post may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Interview date: TBC Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above 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. Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Bury BL8 2BS Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)