Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

NHS Jobs; Harrow; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

NHS Blue Light Card discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Harrow is seeking an experienced Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will deliver psychological assessments and therapy to individuals and groups across our mental health services, 37.5 hours per week, across five days.

The role demands expertise in complex mental health needs, risk assessment and collaboration with staff, service users and external agencies to drive recovery and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering psychological assessments and therapy to adults with complex mental health needs.
• Strong collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.
• Work systemically with staff and directly with service users.
• Consult with staff, families & other agencies about psychological care of the client group.
• Offer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support clinical, nursing & direct care teams in making skilled evaluations & decisions about risk.
• Evaluate the service and contribute to its development.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Therapy delivery

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary team

Complex mental health

Communication

Education

Qualified Psychologist

Job description

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

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. Are you an outstanding Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Qualified Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining our team on a full time basis, you will be working 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you. Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Why Cygnet?

Well offer you Salary: Up to £63,000pa DOE 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays Fully paid training Paid DBS Free parking Courtesy meals & refreshments while on shift Shopping & entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers) NHS Discount (Blue Light Card) Cycle to Work scheme Opportunities to progress and develop.

Your day-to-day

• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Work systemically with staff, as well as directly with service users
• Consult with staff, families & other agencies about the psychological care of the client group
• Offer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary team
• Support the clinical, nursing & direct care teams in making skilled evaluations & decisions about risk
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.

We are looking for someone who is...

• An experienced Psychologist, ideally with an adult mental health client group
• Experienced in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management principles
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical & DBT
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending & drug & alcohol problems
• An excellent communicator.