Head of Psychology Department

Cygnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Experienced Psychologist to take on the role of Head of Psychology. This role involves delivering high-quality mental health care, conducting psychological assessments and therapy, and training junior staff. The ideal candidate is an HCPC registered psychologist with at least 3 years of experience in a clinical or forensic setting. This position offers a full-time contract in London with a range of benefits including pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years qualified 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapy.
• Develop risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
• Offer psychological insight to staff and families.

Skills

Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychology

Experience in trauma informed care

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Ability to handle aggression and self-harm

Education

HCPC Registered Psychologist

Job description

Are you an outstanding Experienced Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

We need a Head of Psychology to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. You will be joining us on a full time, 40hours per week basis.

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

Cygnet Hospital Wyke :

Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

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
• Minimum 3 years qualified experience
• 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.

Cygnet Benefits :

• 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 it’s 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.