Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Group

Coventry

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Clinical supervision and peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital Coventry is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support psychological care across two patient groups. The role involves assessment, risk management, and developing care plans within an MDT.

We require a Psychology degree (2:1 or above) with BPS accreditation desirable, plus experience in mental health settings and delivering individual or group therapy. DBS checks and supervision are included as part of professional development.

Qualifications

Degree in Psychology with a 2:1 or higher and eligibility for BPS Accredited Training.
Postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable.
Previous experience in mental health settings and delivering 1:1 therapy or group sessions is desirable.

Responsibilities

Psychological assessment including psychometric administration.
Risk assessment, safety formulation and management.
Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment.
Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care.
Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes.
Administration, audit, research and service development.

Skills

Psychometric administration

Risk assessment

Clinical formulation

Therapeutic boundaries

Evidence-based interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Psychology degree 2:1 or above

BPS Accredited (British Psychological Society)

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 Adult Mental Health.

Employer: Cygnet Healthcare

Location: Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, Coventry, CV2 4BF

Meadows Mews, 45A-E Tame Road, Tipton, DY4 7JA

Salary: £28,826.70 per year

Hours: Full time (40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday) split between two posts (20 hours at each)

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist to gain experience in two very different patient groups and services.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital Coventry

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is a 47-bed hospital comprising of four wards that provide acute, PICU and rehabilitation services for men in the West Midlands.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital Coventry has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. We're focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Meadows Mews, Tipton

Cygnet Meadows Mews is a 10-bed community service for men who have a traumatic, acquired or degenerative brain injury, who have stepped down from inpatient neurorehabilitation.

Patients are likely to have related complex difficulties including; associated mental health problems, a history of behaviours that challenge, substance abuse difficulties and forensic histories. The goal of a placement at Meadows Mews is to transfer skills and support strategies developed in an inpatient setting into a community placement, and to increase access and engagement in community activities.

Job Role

We are seeking academically strong candidates to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Head of Psychology with:

Psychological assessment including psychometric administration
Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological care and treatment
Working with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment and care
Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes
Administration, audit, research and service development

Candidate Profile

You will be a strong team player, confident, motivated, well organised and be passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all you'll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or the equivalent which is BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited. Further postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable.

Previous experience of working within mental health services and settings is essential, and previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and/or group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development. We also offer an excellent Assistant Psychologist Development Programme to support our Assistant Psychologists continuing professional development.

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