HCPC Registered Psychologist

Cygnet Group; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career progression

Reflective practice & CPD

Clinical supervision

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Group in Bury is seeking an HCPC registered Psychologist to join the Secure Forensic service on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). You will work within an established MDT on a secure ward with adult males detained under the Mental Health Act, delivering specialist assessments and therapy.

You will formulate cases, provide risk assessments, lead individual and group interventions, and supervise Assistant Psychologists while supporting staff development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered or near qualification with experience in clinical/forensic/mental health settings.
• Experience delivering therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytic Therapy and/or DBT.
• Strong risk assessment skills and ability to use structured professional judgement tools.
• Trauma‑informed approach and ability to work within an MDT on a secure ward.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males detained under the Mental Health Act on a secure ward.
• Formulate cases using evidence-based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management.
• Implement individual and group interventions and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support staff development through training, reflective practice and supervision of Assistant Psychologists.

Skills

HCPC registered psychologist

Schema Therapy

DBT

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed

Job description

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 experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Secure Forensic service.

Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3days.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

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

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatients–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.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Bury Hudson:

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The Role/ Day to day:

• Looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or nearly qualified to work within an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) on a secure ward.
• Providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.
• To formulate cases using evidence based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management
• To implement individual and group interventions, supporting patients to fully engage with their care pathway and to monitor treatment outcomes
• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users’ formulation and treatment plan.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
• Supporting staff development through training, reflective practice and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team

We are looking for someone who is…

• An HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or close to qualification with experience in a clinical, forensic or mental health setting and able to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, personality disorder and complex trauma.
• Preferably trained in delivering psychological therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytical and/or DBT and familiar with using psychological models and theories to treat difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, self-harming, offending behaviour and substance misuse problems.
• Possesses a good understanding of risk and trauma and is trained in a range of risk assessment tools, specialist psychological assessments and with strong formulation skills
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Competitive Salary: Up to £36,000pa DOE (FTE £60,000pa)
• 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.

Ready to make a positive change?

Join us!

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.