We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist (MAT Cover) to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury - Hudson This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please note, this is a 9-12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity. 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 Bury Hudson Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Your Day-to-Day We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service development We're looking for someone who is Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team Qualified to Master's degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable) Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Salary: £27,825 p/a Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Most of our sites provide free meals on shift Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer support Requirements Contracted hours: 40 per week Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received. Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.