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Assistant Psychologist Cygnet Raglan House
Location: Raglan Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3ND
Hours: Full-time (40 Hours per week Monday to Friday)
Salary : £28,826.70 per year
Make a difference in mental health rehabilitation
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our established Psychology Department at Cygnet Raglan House.
Cygnet Raglan House is a 25-bed, high-support inpatient rehabilitation service for women aged 18 and over who experience complex and enduring mental health difficulties.
Working under the supervision of an HCPC-registered Lead Psychologist, you will contribute to psychological assessments, formulations, individual and group-based interventions and psychologically informed care planning.
This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team that values compassion, collaboration, reflective practice and recovery-focused care.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities
- Psychological assessment including psychometric administration
- Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
- Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment
- Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care
- Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes Administration, audit, research and service development
About us
Cygnet Health Care 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 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Job Responsibilities
Job Role
- Psychological assessment including psychometric administration
- Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
- Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for
- psychological care and treatment
- Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatme nt and care
- Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes Administration, audit, research and service development
We're looking for someone who
- Holds a minimum 2:1 BPS-accredited Psychology degree, or equivalent qualification providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
- Has experience supporting people with mental health difficulties or complex needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of psychological theory, formulation and evidence-based interventions.
- Has excellent communication, written and organisational skills.
- Can manage competing demands and work both independently within agreed competencies and collaboratively with others.
- Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, initiative and a commitment to continuous learning.
Previous Assistant Psychologist experience, inpatient mental health experience or experience supporting people with psychosis, complex trauma or neurodevelopmental needs would be advantageous.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Free parking
- Free meals for staff on duty
- Group pension plan
- NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Clinical supervision and peer support
- Plus much more
If you are passionate about psychology and committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefor e, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Smethwick
B66 3ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)