Assistant Psychologist (FTC)

NHS; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist for a 6-month contract at their Blackheath facility. This full-time role involves supporting psychological assessments and care plans, working collaboratively in a team to enhance patient care. Applicants should have a degree in Psychology, preferably a master's degree, and experience in health care is advantageous. A comprehensive benefits package includes salary of £29,137.50 per year, company pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS Accredited.
• Experience in an Assistant Psychologist role preferred.
• Passionate about learning in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance psychological care of patients.
• Assist Qualified Psychologist with assessments and care plans.
• Plan and deliver individual/group psychological programs.

Skills

Experience in health care

Teamwork

Assessment and reporting

Clinical formulation

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

Master's degree in Psychology (preferable)

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 Blackheath.This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

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About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Blackheath.This role will be working Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00

Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract.Cygnet Hospital Blackheath provides inpatient low secure and PICU services for men with a mental health illness.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 Qualified to Masters degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary: £29,137.50 per year

Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS car d Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours: 40Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.