Assistant Psychologist

Medirest Signature; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider is looking for an Assistant Psychologist to support their team at Cygnet Churchill in London. The role involves helping with patient assessments and care plans, and requires a degree in Psychology with BPS accreditation. Candidates will benefit from a range of healthcare perks, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, highlighting a commitment to employee well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Free meals on shift

Internal and external CPD opportunities

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.
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans.
• Planning and delivering individual/group programmes.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical formulation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team atCygnet Churchill

This role will be working40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)

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 Churchill

Cygnet Churchill, in south London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) and two high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) services (Elm Court and Mulberry Court).The position is for Palm Court however, the ward itself is subject to change depending on service need.

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:£29,138 p/a
• 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

Requirements

Contracted hours:40 per week

Interview date: 19/06/2025

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

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

CygnetHealth Carehave 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.