About the Role

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

You will be joining our team on a full time, 40hrs per week basis. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

Benefits

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll 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.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Hospital Woking

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.

Job Summary

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within this service; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with your supervisor. To conduct audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and research projects, teaching and project work.

Your Day-to-Day…

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 or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply
Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
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’ll offer you…

Salary: Up to £60,632pa DOE
Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
Expert clinical supervision & peer support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
“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?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below. Join us! In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

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