Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Group; Brant Broughton; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme and NHS/

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Broughton House in Brant Broughton is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the psychological care of residents and assist the Qualified Psychologist with assessments and care planning.

The role is based at Broughton House with 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri). Applicants should hold a psychology degree (2:1+), be BPS accredited, and ideally have health-care experience; DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• BPS Accredited (British Psychological Society).
• Master’s degree in Psychology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal/written).
• Contribute to clinical formulation and care plans for psychological treatment.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual/group programmes.
• Assist with administration, audit, research and service development.

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

BPS Accredited

Master’s degree in Psychology (preferred)

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 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.

You’ll 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.

Your Day-to-Day…

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)

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
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

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