Overview
Are you an outstanding Newly 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, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining our team you will be working 36hrs per week at Cygnet Hospital Woking. You will be joining our Male and Female low secure wards. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients is a challenging, satisfying vocation. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll 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.
Cygnet Hospital Woking: Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.
Day-to-Day
You’ll be working 36 hours a week. Opportunity to work on our Male and Female low secure ward. 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
* 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 offer you: Competitive salary, 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.
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