Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

Cygnet Hospital Woking; Knaphill; Vor Ort; GBP 55.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Enhanced Maternity

Free Life Assurance

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

HCPC registered

Clinical/Forensic psychology

Newly qualified welcome

Schema-focused therapy

Cognitive Analytic Therapy

DBT

Jobbeschreibung

Overview Cygnet Hospital Woking, GU21 2QS Full Time 60,632.00 GBP Annual 10 November 2026 Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? We need a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs., To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within this service; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed your supervisor. To conduct audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and research projects, teaching and project work. Your Day-to-Day…

You will be joining our team on a full time, 40hrs per week basis. Maximising positive outcomes & recovered 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.

Key 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.

Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.

Cygnet have been amazing with the supervision and support from my manager. They helped me identify my skill set to work on my strengths and weaknesses.

Cygnet recognised my study achievements at the Staff Achievement Awards where I was a finalist for learner of the year At Cygnet I have been able to develop and grow while learning new skills, Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

Key Qualifications

• A HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply
• 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.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary: Up to £60,632pa DOE
• 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.

Additional Perks

• Group Pension: We look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.
• Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover: Cygnet understands that buying a home is probably the biggest and most important financial decision for most of us. As a result we have partnered with L&C to offer free mortgage advice, free insurance cover and receive a voucher on completion of your mortgage.
• Enhanced Maternity: In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.
• Free Life Assurance Cover: Cygnet provides a Group Life assurance scheme which pays out a lump sum benefit to your family or next of kin in the event of your death whilst employed by Cygnet.