Clinical/Forensic Psychologist — MDT Leader & Researcher

Cygnet Hospital Woking; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Enhanced Maternity

Free Life Assurance

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking in Knaphill is seeking an outstanding Qualified Psychologist (Clinical or Forensic) for a full‑time, 40‑hour week to support and enhance psychological care for patients with complex needs.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual and group therapy, develop care plans with the MDT, and contribute to audits and research under supervision. DBS check is required; generous benefits include pension and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
• Newly qualified applicants welcomed to apply.
• Preferably trained in schema-focused, cognitive analytic, and DBT therapies.
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs.
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, aggression, history of sexual offending and substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HCPC registered

Clinical/Forensic psychology

Newly qualified welcome

Schema-focused therapy

Cognitive Analytic Therapy

DBT

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Woking in Knaphill is seeking an outstanding Qualified Psychologist (Clinical or Forensic) for a full‑time, 40‑hour week to support and enhance psychological care for patients with complex needs.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual and group therapy, develop care plans with the MDT, and contribute to audits and research under supervision. DBS check is required; generous benefits include pension and development opportunities.