Job summary
We are looking for a confident Qualified Psychologist - 12 month FTC - Female PD with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 36 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.
Main duties of the job
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About us
Cygnet 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
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling 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, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
We need a Qualified Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
You will join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby on a 36hr per week basis covering a 12 month FTC working on our Female Personality Disorder ward.
This post would also suit a Newly Qualified Psychologist however we also encourage applications from applicants due to qualify within 6 months.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about Trauma Informed Care.
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 Hospital Derby:
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.
Alvaston Ward:
Alvaston Ward is a 15 bed specialist low secure service for women with a primary diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder and for those with a mental illness that may or may not be present with emotionally unstable personality disorder.
Your Day-to-Day
1. Youll be working 36 hours a week
2. Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
3. Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
4. Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
5. Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
6. Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
7. Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.
We are looking for someone who is...
8. A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
9. Preferably trained in at least one complex therapy for example Schema, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, integrative psychotherapy, EMDR or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
10. Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
11. Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
12. Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
13. Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
14. Expert clinical supervision & peer support
15. Employee referral scheme
16. Pension scheme
17. Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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