Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discount NHS card

Free meals

Internal and external CPD

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Fountains is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the psychological care of patients at a high-support inpatient rehabilitation service in Blackburn. The role involves assisting a Qualified Psychologist with assessments, formulation, and delivering group and individual programmes.

Requirements include a Psychology degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, BPS accreditation, and healthcare experience. A Master's degree is desirable; DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• 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)
• Previous Assistant Psychologist experience, inpatient mental health experience or experience supporting people with psychosis, complex trauma or neurodevelopmental needs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Assistant Psychologist - Cygnet Fountains

Location: Pleasington Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1TU

Hours: Full-time (40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Salary : £28,826.70 per year

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Fountains

This role will be working Monday to Friday 9.00. to 17:00.

Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Job Role

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)

Previous Assistant Psychologist experience, inpatient mental health experience or experience supporting people with psychosis, complex trauma or neurodevelopmental needs would be advantageous.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

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

Requirements

• Contracted hours: 40 per week

If you are passionate about psychology and committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

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

What next?

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