About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident HCPC Registered Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 24 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hudson Bury.
Main duties of the job
At 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 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.
Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a experienced Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Secure Forensic service.
Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3days.
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.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 Bury Hudson
Cygnet Bury Hudson providesa wide range of securemental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
The Role/ Day to day
- Looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or nearly qualified to work within an established mult idisciplinary team (MDT) on a secure ward.
- Providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.
- To formulate cases using evidence based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management
- To implement individual and group interventions, supporting patients to fully engage with their care pathway and to monitor treatment outcomes
- To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users formulation and treatment plan.
- Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
- Supporting staff development through training, reflective practice and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team
We are looking for someone who is
- An HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or close to qualification with experience in a clinical, forensic or mental health setting and able to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, personality disorder and complex trauma.
- Preferably trained in delivering psychological therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytical and/or DBTand familiar with using psychological models and theories to treat difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, self-harming, offending behaviour and substance misuse problems.
- Possesses a good understanding of risk and trauma and is trained in a range of risk assessment tools, specialist psychological assessments and with strong formulation skills
- Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Competitive Salary: Up to £36,000pa DOE (FTE £60,000pa)
- 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.
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
BURY
BL8 2BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)