Assistant Psychologist

Nightingale Hammerson; Colchester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Colchester is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to contribute to assessments and implement psychological treatment plans. Ideal candidates should have a Psychology degree with BPS accreditation and experience in health care. The position offers a salary of £28,612.50 per year alongside various benefits including a pension scheme, CPD opportunities, free meals, and the chance to get involved in research.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Free meals

Internal and external CPD opportunities

Opportunities to be involved in research

Clinical supervision and peer support

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.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting.
• Implementing care plans for psychological treatment.
• Planning and evaluating individual/group programmes.

Skills

Assessment and reporting skills

Clinical formulation

Planning and delivery of programmes

Research and service development

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Master's degree in Psychology (preferable)

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

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

Location & Hours

Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm). Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.

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: £28,612.50 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

Requirements

Contracted hours: 40 hours per week

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

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