Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet Group; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discounts Card

Job summary

Cygnet Raglan House is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join the Psychology Department. Based in Smethwick, you will contribute to assessments, formulations and care planning under supervision, supporting inpatient women with complex mental health needs.

The role offers full-time hours in a hospital setting, with opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-focused care.

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum 2:1 BPS-accredited Psychology degree or equivalent with GBC eligibility.
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs or complex requirements.
• Understanding of psychological theory, formulation and evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication, written and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing demands, work independently and with others.
• Shows compassion, professionalism, and commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments including psychometric tests.
• Perform risk assessment, safety formulation and management.
• Develop clinical formulations and care plans for psychological care and treatment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide integrated, holistic treatment.
• Plan and evaluate individual and group programs; assist with audits, research and service development.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

2:1 BPS-accredited Psychology degree

GBC eligibility

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 - Cygnet Raglan House

Location: Raglan Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3ND

Hours: Full-time (40 Hours per week Monday to Friday)

Salary : £28,826.70 per year

Make a difference in mental health rehabilitation

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our established Psychology Department at Cygnet Raglan House.

Cygnet Raglan House is a 25-bed, high-support inpatient rehabilitation service for women aged 18 and over who experience complex and enduring mental health difficulties.

Working under the supervision of an HCPC-registered Lead Psychologist, you will contribute to psychological assessments, formulations, individual and group-based interventions and psychologically informed care planning.

This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team that values compassion, collaboration, reflective practice and recovery-focused care.

Job Responsibilities

Job Role

• 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

We're looking for someone who

• Holds a minimum 2:1 BPS-accredited Psychology degree, or equivalent qualification providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
• Has experience supporting people with mental health difficulties or complex needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of psychological theory, formulation and evidence-based interventions.
• Has excellent communication, written and organisational skills.
• Can manage competing demands and work both independently within agreed competencies and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, initiative and a commitment to continuous learning.

Previous Assistant Psychologist experience, inpatient mental health experience or experience supporting people with psychosis, complex trauma or neurodevelopmental needs would be advantageous.

Why Cygnet? Well 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

If you are passionate about psychology and committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.