We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist (MAT Cover) to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury - Hudson.
This role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Please note, this is a 9-12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You will also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.
Cygnet Bury Hudson
Cygnet Bury Hudson offers a wide range of secure mental health services for men, including those diagnosed with personality disorder.
Your Day-to-Day
We seek an academically strong candidate to support the psychological care of patients by assisting the Qualified Psychologist with:
* Contributing to assessments, scoring, and reporting (verbal/written)
* Clinical formulation and care plan implementation for psychological treatment
* Planning, delivering, and evaluating individual and 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 healthcare and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
* Passionate about learning and working within an interdisciplinary team
* Qualified to Master's degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
* Salary: £27,825 per annum
* Company pension scheme
* Comprehensive employee assistance programme and discounts, e.g., NHS card
* Most sites provide free meals on shift
* Internal and external CPD opportunities
* Opportunities to engage in research
* Clinical supervision and peer support
Requirements
Contracted hours: 40 per week
Please note: successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close early if a large number of applications are received.
Cygnet Health Care has been providing a network of high-quality specialist services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.
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