Qualified Psychologist - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic
Posted 3 hours 34 minutes ago by NHS
We are looking for a confident Qualified Psychologist 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 Raglan House.
Main duties of the jobAt 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 usCygnet 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 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilitiesAre you an outstanding Qualified 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, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We need an enthusiastic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.
So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Raglan House is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 25 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
Your Day-to-Day
- Youll be working 40 hours a week
- Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
- Lead and represent the Psychology department
- Line managing and providing clinical supervision for the two Assistant Psychologists who support the Psychology department
- 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/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
- Experience of providing staff training and clinical supervision.
- Preferably trained in Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
- Capable of treating difficulties such as psychosis, Bipolar Affective Disorder, physical & verbal aggression, and drug & alcohol problems.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
- Weekly 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
In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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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.