Assistant Psychologist

Nightingale Hammerson; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neuropsychiatric care provider seeks a qualified Assistant Psychologist to work full time, providing support in assessments, care planning, and participation in research. Located at Cygnet Pindar House, the role involves planning and delivering psychological treatment programmes in a modern facility focused on patient independence. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant psychology degree and have experience in healthcare settings. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,825 along with benefits such as a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• BPS accredited.
• Experience in health care and/or as an Assistant Psychologist preferred.
• Passionate about learning and teamwork.
• Qualified to Master's level preferable.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to assessments, scoring, and reporting.
• Clinical formulation and care plan implementation.
• Planning individual and group programmes.
• Involvement in administration, audit, research, and service development.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Care plan implementation

Group programme planning

Research participation

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

BPS accreditation

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Pindar House.

This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm).

Cygnet Pindar House is our 22 bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment service for men affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington's Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The service is a modern purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the men in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

Our in-house Neuropsychiatry interdisciplinary team are able to support those with complex physical health needs and we have bedrooms located on the ground floor for men with mobility impairments.

Our person-centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their care and discharge planning. The service offers a wide range of activities and facilities to promote independent function. Positive behaviour goals are focused on discharge planning to support service users to return to community living - either with support or independently.

Your Day-to-Day

• 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 per year
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free mealsInternal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours: 40 hours.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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Salary / Benefits: From: £27825 To: £27825 per year