Head of Psychology - 9 month FTC

Cygnet Health Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK seeks a confident Head of Psychology for a 9-month FTC. The role involves overseeing psychological assessments, promoting trauma-informed care, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support individuals with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate is an HCPC registered Psychologist with experience in a similar setting. This is a full-time position offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in care.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

NHS Discount Cards

Access to Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting required.
• Ability to manage physical and verbal aggression.
• Experience with trauma informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapy.
• Develop risk assessments and care plans with MDT.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and provide training.

Skills

Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychology

Trauma informed care

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Crisis management

Education

HCPC registered Psychologist

Job description

We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology - 9 month FTC with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

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 empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to 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 whos passionate about helping women with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team as Head of Psychology.

Joining our team on a full time, 37.5hr per week basis, you will be joining us on a 9 month FTC covering maternity leave.

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

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

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

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone:

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.

Your Day-to-Day

The post-holder will have a key role in providing:

• Specialist psychological assessments, interpretation from psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, individual and group therapy. You will also consider potential risks and social needs of the client group, relevant to their diagnosis.
• Collaboratively develop risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
• You will work as part of a dedicated clinical team providing a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
• You will be expected to offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families and other agencies.
• As a HCPC Registered Psychologist, you will have a pivotal role in the training and clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists and the APDP programme provided by Cygnet.

We are looking for someone who is

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in the delivery of trauma informed care
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of working with difficulties such as physical & verbal aggression, history of offending, drug and alcohol problems and self-harm.
• Pension
• Life insurance
• CPD opportunities
• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?

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

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.