Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist - Part time

Integrated Care System; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist for a part-time role at Cygnet Acer Clinic. You will deliver high-quality care to women with complex needs, lead psychological assessments, and support a collaborative team aimed at maximizing patient outcomes.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Monthly reflective practice and CPD support

Expert clinical supervision and peer support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with people with complex mental health needs.
• Experience in clinical, forensic, or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological assessments and provide therapy for individuals and groups.
• Supervise two assistant psychologists and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Supervision

Assessment

Research

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist - Part time

We are looking for a confident Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 20 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

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 empowers 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference in their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high-quality care?

We need a qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people with complex mental health needs. Joining us on a part-time basis, you will work 20 hours per week.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for over 30 years.

With us, you will have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

Maximising positive outcomes and recovery for our patients is a challenging, satisfying vocation.

If you care about making a difference every day, we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Acer Clinic:

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28-bed service providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Acer Upper:

Acer Upper at Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 14-bed acute mental health service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals experiencing an acute episode of mental illness requiring emergency admission.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is rated 'good' by CQC across all five domains.

Your Day-to-Day

In this role, you will supervise two full-time Assistant Psychologists and lead psychological assessments with females with personality disorder on Acer Lower, while also supporting patients on our Acute ward on a referral basis.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy to individuals and groups
• Develop care plans collaboratively with the MDT
• Provide training and supervision to colleagues and consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development, and carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications

Person Specification

General Requirements

• HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical, forensic, or mental health setting
• Passionate about working with people with complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, aggression, sexual offending, and substance issues

Why Cygnet? We Offer You

• Opportunities for career progression into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice and CPD support
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts

Please note: Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

If interested, please apply below or send your CV to [e-mail].

This role offers the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.