Are you an outstanding 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 experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Lodge Salford:
Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
Your Day-to-Day…
* 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.
We are looking for someone who is...
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/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’ll offer you…
* Competitive Salary
* Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x
* 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?
If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to
Join us!
In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.