Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Part time

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a part-time Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to join their dynamic team at Cygnet Bostall House. The role entails delivering high-quality care to patients with complex mental health needs while providing opportunities for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days pro rata annual leave plus bank holidays

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

Free parking

Courtesy meals and refreshments whilst on shift

Shopping and entertainment discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities to progress and develop

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC and trained in therapies like Schema-focused and DBT.
• Experience preferred in Learning Disabilities but not essential.
• Ability to treat self-harm and aggression related issues.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team providing assessments and therapy.
• Collaboratively develop care plans and train colleagues.
• Evaluate service effectiveness and contribute to clinical research.

Skills

Passion for delivering care

Experience in clinical settings

Ability to engage with patients

Capability in psychological assessments

Education

HCPC registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist

Job description

Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist - Part time

We are looking for a confident Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Bostall House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet 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

Are you an outstanding Clinical, Counselling or Forensic 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.

You will be joining our team on a part time, 16hrs per week basis across 2 days (Ideally Monday and Tuesday)

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 Bostall House:

Cygnet Bostall House provides assessment and treatment for men living with a learning disability and associated complex needs. The team can also support those who have mental health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

The Role:

The applicant will be a HCPC registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist with a keen interest in working with people with complex mental health needs, and the ability to engage them positively. This post is suitable for a candidate who appreciates variety and a certain degree of autonomy.

Reporting directly to the Consultant Psychologist, the successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, will manage a small caseload at Bostall House and will also play a role in training, supervision and service development. The post holder will apply skills and expertise in clinical and risk assessments, collaboratively develop formulations and care plans, facilitate group and individual psychological assessments.

Your Day-to-Day

• 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, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Experience of working within a Learning Disabilities environment preferred but not essential
• 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.

Some of the benefits of this role include:

• 25 days pro rata annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• Freeparking
• Courtesy meals and refreshments whilst on shift
• Shopping and entertainment discount scheme(over 800 retailers)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities to progress and develop

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

Ready to make a positive change?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.