Assistant Psychologist (Part Time)

CYGNET; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

CPD opportunities

NHS card discounts

Free meals

Employee assistance programme

Discount centre

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Clifton is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support the Qualified Psychologist in clinical settings at a 25-bed low secure service for men with personality-related difficulties and complex mental health needs.

The role involves assisting with assessments, formulation, care planning, and running individual/group programmes, with opportunities for CPD and research involvement. Part-time, 16 hours per week. DBS check 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.
• 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 knowledge

Assessment

Teamwork

Clinical formulation

Reporting

Education

BSc Psychology (2:1+)

BPS Accredited

MSc in Psychology

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 Hospital Clifton.This role will be part time, 16 hours (two days per week) between Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.Cygnet Hospital Clifton is a 25 bed specialist low secure service for men with personality related difficulties, who also present with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. The hospital is set out across two wards; Ancaria Ward is the admissions/ initial treatment ward, which offers a defined pathway through to Acorn Ward, which has a focus on rehabilitation, in preparation for moving on into the community or supported living.Your Day-to-Day…We 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 treatmentPlanning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmesAdministration, audit, research and service developmentWe’re looking for someone who is…Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalentBPS (British Psychological Society) AccreditedPreferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist rolePassionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary teamQualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: £29,642.55 FTE (£11,857.02 pro rata)Company pension schemeA comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS cardFree mealsInternal and external CPD opportunitiesOpportunities to become involved in researchClinical supervision and peer supportRequirementsContracted hours: 16 hours per weekPlease note: 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.Click the button to apply