About this 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 Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a Lead Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining us on a 12 month FTC, you will work on a full time, 40hrs per week basis across 5 days.
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.
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 Oldbury: Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.
The service has two wards, a 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
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/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting • 2 years qualified post registration experience • 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…
• Competitive salary Up to £72,345.00pa 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?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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