Assistant Psychologist (FTC)

Cygnet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an Assistant Psychologist to contribute to psychological assessments and care plans. This 6-month fixed-term role requires a degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology and BPS accreditation. You will work 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and benefit from competitive salary, pension scheme, and CPD opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and working in a team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology with a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent.
• BPS accreditation is a must.
• Prior experience in health care or as an Assistant Psychologist is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and reports.
• Formulate and implement care plans.
• Plan and evaluate individual/group psychological programs.
• Engage in administration and service development activities.

Skills

Clinical formulation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment and reporting

Research skills

Passionate about learning

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

BPS Accredited

Master's degree or higher (preferable)

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.

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.

Your Day-to-Day

• 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

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
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Qualified to Master's degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Benefits

• Salary: £29,137.50 per year
• Company 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
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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

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