Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

NHS Jobs; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Reflective practice

Expert clinical supervision

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking is seeking an outstanding HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary team on a full-time basis. The role involves independent psychological assessments and therapy within the service, under supervision, with opportunities to lead audits, research and teaching activities for service development.

You will work within a range of complex mental health needs, including risk management and collaboration with the MDT to optimize patient

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with experience in clinical forensic or mental health settings.
• Newly qualified and those due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply.
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema-focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT.
• Experience treating self-harm, aggression, history of sexual offending and substance use.

Responsibilities

• 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 psychology

Forensic psychology

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining our team on a full time, 40hrs per week basis. 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 Hospital Woking:

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.

Job Summary

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 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 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.

Why Cygnet?

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.

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