Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for its Coventry hospital. The role involves supporting psychological care through assessments, care planning, and therapy sessions. Candidates should possess a degree in Psychology and have experience in mental health settings. Cygnet offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Strong career progression opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Good degree in Psychology required.
• Postgraduate training in relevant area desirable.
• Experience in mental health services essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Psychology with psychological assessments.
• Implement care plans for psychological treatment.
• Plan and deliver individual/group therapy sessions.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Risk assessment

Clinical formulation

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology

Postgraduate training in applied psychology

Job description

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Assistant Psychologist Adult Mental Health.

Employer: Cygnet Healthcare

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

Salary: £27,825 per annum

Hours: Full time (40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday)

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 at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, Coventry for an experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital Coventry

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is a 39-bed hospital comprising of three 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.

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 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 and well organised. 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, 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 Psychologist’s continuing professional development.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support
• Plus much more…
  
  

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Closing date: June 8th 2025

Interview dates: TBA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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