Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist
- Cygnet Hospital Harrow, Harrow, HA1 3JL
- Up to £63,000 per year
- Allied Health and Psychology
- Full time
- Closes 17 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Harrow, Harrow, HA1 3JL
- Up to £63,000 per year
- Closes 17 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Clinical Psychologist
- Allied Health and Psychology
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 Clinical / Forensic / Counselling 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 Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
Joining our team on a full time basis, you will be working 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
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 Harrow:
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Your day-to-day…
- Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
- Work systemically with staff, as well as directly with service users
- Consult with staff, families & other agencies about the psychological care of the client group
- Offer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary team
- Support the clinical, nursing & direct care teams in making skilled evaluations & decisions about risk
- Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.
We are looking for someone who is...
- An experienced Psychologist, ideally with an adult mental health client group
- Experienced in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledgeable of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management principles
- Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical & 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 & drug & alcohol problems
- An excellent communicator.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary: Up to £63,000pa DOE
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
- Fully paid training
- Paid DBS
- Free parking
- Courtesy meals & refreshments while on shift
- Shopping & entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers)
- NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Opportunities to progress and develop.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.