Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Care Services Limited; Brant Broughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary (£29,642.55 per year)

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme and NHS/

Free meals on shift

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at Cygnet Broughton House and the Satellites. Based at Broughton House, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL, the role covers other sites in the area and is a 40-hour-per-week, Monday-to-Friday position.

The successful candidate will support the Qualified Psychologist with assessments, clinical formulation and care planning, contributing to group and individual programmes, and engaging in administration, audit, research and service

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS 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).

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.

Skills

Psychology degree

Interdisciplinary teamwork

CPD minded

Research aware

Education

Psychology degree (2:1+)

BPS Accredited

Master's in Psychology

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – theres no better feeling. Its 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 Broughton House and the Satellites. The post holder will be based at: Broughton House, 12 High Street, Brant Broughton, LN5 0SL and cover other sites within the area. This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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.

Cygnet Broughton House Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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;

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)

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years.

In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Salary: £29,642.55 per year
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours: 40 per week Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

At Cygnet, we've been changing people's lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We're always set on positive, lasting outcomes.