Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist - 9 month FTC

Cygnet Health Care; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care seeks a part-time Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist in Bradford. This role includes working with individuals facing complex mental health challenges within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities offered, alongside comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Expert clinical supervision

Pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

"Cycle to work" scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical forensic or mental health setting.
• Capable of treating self-harm and aggression.
• Experience with history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy.
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT.
• Evaluate the service and contribute to its development.

Skills

HCPC registered

Complex therapies (Schema focused, DBT, Cognitive Analytical)

Working with complex mental health needs

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

About the role

Overview

Bradford, BD6 3DQ

Part Time

Up too £41,700pa DOE

10 July 2025

Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

We need a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

Joining our team on a 9 month fixed term contract, you will be working on a part time, 24hrs per week basis across 3 days.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll 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 Adarna House:

Cygnet Adarna House is our new rehabilitation service for men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Supporting 9 men, we provide a homely and community facing environment for individuals who are preparing for community life, but need further support to move to more independent living.

Your Day-to-Day...

• You'll be working 24 hours a week across 3 days
• Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and 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 and drug & alcohol problems.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the 'apply now' link below.

Join us!

In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.