Assistant Psychologist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance

NHS card

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support psychological care at Cygnet Hospital Woking. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) on-site, based in Woking, UK, with a focus on assessments, reporting and treatment planning.

You will work alongside Qualified Psychologists within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to formulation and care plans, and supporting service development and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS Accredited.
• Healthcare experience and/or Assistant Psychologist role preferred.
• Masters degree level in Psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Qualified Psychologist with assessments, scoring and reporting.
• Contribute to clinical formulation and care plans.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group programmes.
• Support administration, audit, research and service development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS Accredited

Job description

We are looking for a confident Assistant Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Woking., Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.

Your Day-to-DayWe 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 developmentWere 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

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. , Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)., Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Why Cygnet?

Well offer you

• Salary: £29,642.55 per year
• Com pany 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 all on sitePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.