Head of Psychology Department

Integrated Care System; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Head of Psychology at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. The role involves overseeing the Psychology Department, delivering patient-centered care, and leading a team focused on mental health recovery. Join a supportive environment where you will make a substantial impact on patients' lives through innovative treatment options.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card

Wellbeing centre with health resources

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience in a CAMHS or mental health setting.
• Able to deal with complex mental health issues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Trauma Informed Care

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Risk Assessment

Psychological Assessments

Education

HCPC Registration

PhD in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.

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 experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

We need a Head of Psychology whos passionate about helping patients with a range of complex mental health needs.

As Head of Psychology you will oversee the Psychology Department across Cygnet Hospital Sheffield whilst having a caseload on our Child and Adolescent Ward.

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 Sheffield:

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers a low secure service for women and CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.

Griffin Ward:

Griffin Ward is a 15 bed low secure service that positively supports young people who may need a longer stay in an inpatient setting within a low secure environment. It offers a care and treatment pathway for individuals who may have complex mental health issues and whose needs and risk are such they need to be supported in this environment.

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 CAMHS 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.

Please press the APPLY button below or email [e-mail]

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.