Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Health Care; Heanor; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in England seeks an academically strong individual to support psychological care. This role involves assisting in assessments, clinical formulation, and program delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Psychology (2:1 or above), be BPS accredited, and show a passion for interdisciplinary teamwork. Expect a salary of £28,613pa and various benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discount centre e.g. NHS card

Free meals on shift

CPD opportunities

Opportunities to get involved in research

Clinical supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in health care and/or Assistant Psychologist role is preferable.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate psychological programs.
• Qualified in administration, audit, research, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Qualified Psychologist in assessments and care plans.
• Deliver individual and group psychological programs.
• Engage in research and service development.

Skills

Clinical formulation

Assessment and reporting

Teamwork

Passion for learning

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

BPS Accreditation

Master's degree or higher in Psychology

Job description

Overview

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
• 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)

Company Information

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of high quality specialist services for over 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

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 Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. Opening in 2025, this new service will offer a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating.

• Salary: £28,613pa
• 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