Psychologist - Part Time

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, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

You will be joining our team on a part time, 24hrs per week basis across 3 days.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation. So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove:

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our hospital for women in Staffordshire. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

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 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…

• £57,750.00 per year (Prorated: £34,650.00)
• 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?

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In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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