Assistant Psychologist – Clinical Care & Research Scotland

Cygnet; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme and NHS#

Discount centre e.g. NHS card

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research involvement

Clinical supervision and peer support

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support assessment, formulation, and delivery of psychological care across Scotland Social Care Services. The role involves contributing to assessments, developing care plans, and evaluating programmes within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Psychology degree with a 2:1 or higher, is BPS accredited, and may have health care experience. Master’s level study is preferred. DBS checks will be required.

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.
• Qualified to Master's degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Psychology degree

BPS Accredited

Health care experience

Master's degree preferred

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

BPS Accredited

Job description

Cygnet is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support assessment, formulation, and delivery of psychological care across Scotland Social Care Services. The role involves contributing to assessments, developing care plans, and evaluating programmes within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Psychology degree with a 2:1 or higher, is BPS accredited, and may have health care experience. Master’s level study is preferred. DBS checks will be required.